Answer: In Barbara Frietchie's poem, the elderly lady defies the triumphant march of soldiers through her settlement.
Explanation:
After the soldiers celebrated their victory at Harper's Ferry, they headed to the village of Frederick in that celebratory atmosphere. The author gave a compelling description of the landscape of the village. The soldiers passed through it, singing and rejoicing in its success. However, the author points out the courage of an older lady who defied the celebration of the soldiers with her actions.
