Highwayman grade B at GCSE
How Does Alfred Noyes Create Atmosphere In The Highwayman? Introduction In the poem, ‘The Highwayman’, Alfred Noyes uses a number of different techniques to create an eerie and mysterious atmosphere, which immerses you deeply in the poem. ‘The Highwayman’ is a narrative poem. ... This poem, ‘The Highwayman’, has a certain setting, which creates a sense of mystery and suspense throughout. ... The main character of the poem, ‘The Highwayman’, is a mysterious and unknown character. ... ” This adds suspense and a little more mystery to the character of the Highwayman as he seems to be quite dashing and exotic. The secret love affair between Bess, the landlords daughter and the Highwayman, increases tension all throughout the poem, especially at the end as they both reunite at the old inn on a still winter’s night. At the start of the poem the Highwayman utters sweet and caring words to Bess, “one kiss my bonny Sweetheart, I’m after a prize tonight”.