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In the highwayman Was bess sacrifice noble or pointless?

In the poem, "The Highwayman," Bess offers herself to the highwayman as a way of saving him from capture by the law. Although she is willing to sacrifice herself for the man she loves, it is ultimately a pointless sacrifice. The highwayman is ultimately killed, and Bess is left alone to grieve.

Bess' sacrifice can be seen as noble because she is willing to give up her life for the man she loves. However, it can also be seen as pointless because it does not ultimately save him. In fact, it could be argued that Bess' sacrifice actually makes the highwayman's death more tragic.

Ultimately, whether Bess' sacrifice is noble or pointless is a matter of opinion. There is no right or wrong answer. However, it is clear that Bess' love for the highwayman is strong, and she is willing to do anything to save him.

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