# What Law and Outlawry means in Doctor Syn

> The book contrasts official law (represented by King's men and Captain Collyer) with the romanticized criminality of smugglers, pirates, and the Marshmen, questioning the legitimacy of authority.

## Explanation

The book contrasts official law (represented by King's men and Captain Collyer) with the romanticized criminality of smugglers, pirates, and the Marshmen, questioning the legitimacy of authority.

Captain Collyer represents the King's law against smuggling, while Denis asserts the Marsh's own laws and independence.

Captain Collyer's search for smuggled goods and Mipps's threats to report him highlight the tension between lawful authority and illicit trade.

Captain Collyer's mission to 'hang every smuggler on Romney Marsh' contrasts with the squire's denial of smuggling, highlighting tensions between official law and local realities.

The murder investigation and reward notice highlight the tension between lawful authority and criminal acts.

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