Highway Patrolman: Johnny Cash

: Discuss how Joe Roberts embodies the "tragic hero." He is a "good" man who commits a "bad" act (letting a criminal escape) for a reason the audience is meant to find empathetic.

is one of Johnny Cash's most acclaimed covers, originally written and recorded by Bruce Springsteen for his 1982 solo album, Nebraska . Cash’s version appeared on his 1983 album Johnny 99 , which was heavily influenced by Springsteen's working-class storytelling. Paper Outline: Themes & Analysis Johnny Cash Highway Patrolman

Johnny Cash Cover Songs: U2, Bruce Springsteen ... - Rolling Stone : Discuss how Joe Roberts embodies the "tragic hero