THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES
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The poet wants to scare his readers.
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The poet is afraid that he will bore the reader.
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The poet intends to interest his readers through a sense of mystery.
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The poet is speaking down to his audience as though they are children.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why does the poet most likely open his poem with this stanza? The poet intends to interest his readers through a sense of mystery.
Detailed explanation-2: -And the midnight message of Paul Revere. The whole point of this is that the midnight message is filled with something like the American spirit. It’s a call to strength, unity, and bravery in the face of fear. Keep in mind that Longfellow wrote this right before the Civil War – another dark time for the country.
Detailed explanation-3: -The speaker seems to be sharing the details of that event with his or her children in the hope of preserving its memory.
Detailed explanation-4: -Longfellow wrote this poem to tell a story and inspire Americans (particularly Northerners). He wanted to remind them about the importance of unity and courage when faced with danger and he used the Revolution for his example. It worked pretty well, judging by the popularity this poem has had.