The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

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What literary device is used when Brom refers to Ichabod as a 'gangly grasshopper'?

Back

A metaphor.

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What does Van Ripper imply when he says, 'Brom may be rough, but he's full of good humor'?

Back

Brom comes across as rude, but he is actually a good guy.

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Which group of people settled in the Hudson River Valley during the time this drama was written?

Back

Dutch.

Front

What profession does Ichabod Crane hold in Sleepy Hollow?

Back

He is a school teacher.

Front

In which decade does the drama 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' take place?

Back

1790's.

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What is the significance of the setting in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?

Back

The setting in the Hudson River Valley contributes to the story's themes of superstition and folklore.

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Who is the main character in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?

Back

Ichabod Crane.

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What role does Brom Bones play in the story?

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He is Ichabod's rival and a local hero.

Front

What themes are explored in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'?

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Themes of fear, superstition, and the clash between civilization and the wilderness.

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How does Ichabod Crane's character reflect the values of early 19th-century America?

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He embodies the tension between education and superstition.