in part two of the "highwayman" , why is the fact that the highwayman didn't come stressed three times? From whose point of view are we seeing it? Why is the word "marching" repeated?

Please see your later post, which I saw first.

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In part two of the poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes, the fact that the highwayman didn't come is stressed three times to create a sense of anticipation and tension. By repeating this idea, the poet wants to emphasize the disappointment and fear of the Bess, the main female character in the poem, who is anxiously waiting for the highwayman to arrive. The repetition of this fact intensifies the reader's understanding of her longing for him and the potential danger he may encounter.

The poem is written from a third-person omniscient point of view. This means that the poem's narrator is not a character within the story but knows the thoughts and feelings of all the characters involved. The narrator provides insights into the emotional states of both the highwayman and Bess.

The word "marching" is repeated throughout the poem to create a rhythmic and musical quality. The repetition of this word serves as a literary device called anaphora, where the same word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of multiple lines or sentences. In the case of "marching," it adds a sense of urgency, as if the sound of the highwayman's horse hooves is echoing in the reader's mind. This repetition also enhances the auditory imagery and brings the scene to life, making it more vivid for the reader.