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The Lost Cause myth was a narrative that emerged after the American Civil War, perpetuated mainly by Southern whites, to romanticize and glorify the Confederate cause. It sought to downplay the role of slavery in the conflict, portray the Confederacy as defending states' rights, and romanticize the Southern way of life. The Lost Cause myth aimed to portray the Confederacy as noble and victimized, leading to the preservation of white supremacy and segregation in the post-war South.

Some people romanticize highwaymen as noble outlaws, while others viewed them as criminals and a threat to public safety. Their reputation varied depending on social class and personal experiences with them.

Some do because his antagonist was not likeable, they romanticize the figure, and what he did benefited the poor but the ends don't justify the means and if the poor were so badly represented majority should have found a way to change government

Highwaymen are typically viewed as villains, as they robbed travelers on the roads during the 17th and 18th centuries. While some may romanticize them as rebels against authority, their actions were considered criminal and harmful to society at the time.