Section: Literature and Composition

Question 27 of 35

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In stanza 3 of PART TWO, why does the writer repeat the phrase from earlier:

"Look for me by moonlight;

Watch for me by moonlight;

I’ll come to thee by moonlight, though hell should bar the way!"

To reinforce the Highwayman's love for Bess.
To show what is motivating Bess's frantic actions in her attempt to escape from her bindings.
To emphasize what an easy pushover the inn-keeper is.
To show that Bess has good short-term memory.
To reveal the Highwayman as a robber.

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