Compare the description of the highwayman in stanza 2 with the figurative language used to describe Tim in stanza 4. Which character is described in a negative way? Why does the author do this? A) Tim is described in a negative way because he is the main character of the poem.
B) The highwayman is described in a negative way because he is a criminal who robs people as they travel.
C) Tim is described in a negative way because the author wants readers to see him as a character who acts out of jealousy and spite.
D) The highwayman is described in a negative way because he is the antagonist of the story.