Irving, Washington: 1783-1859
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, 1820 - Teaching
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- 1. How does the unreliable narrator shape our understanding of whether the Headless Horseman is real or imagined?
2. In what ways is Ichabod Crane responsible for his own downfall? Is he a victim, a fool, or both?
3. How does Irving blend humor and horror, and what effect does this have on the reader?
4. What role does folklore play in controlling behavior within the Sleepy Hollow community?
5. How might the story reflect early American concerns about identity, superstition, and progress?
6. Why do you think Irving leaves the ending ambiguous? What would be lost if the mystery were resolved?