The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

 

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

 

Characters: Ichabod Crane-Teacher, Brom Bones-Mischievous Man, Katrina Van Tassel-Dutch Farmer, Headless Horseman, Hans Van Ripper-Old Farmer, Baltus Van Tassel-Father of Katrina

 

Exposition A teacher called Ichabod Crane had moved to a new town called Sleepy Hollow to teach other students. As he settles into his new role, he has eyes on a Dutch farmer called Katrina Van Tassel, who was the daughter of a wealthy man named Baltus Van Tassel. However, he has a competition, who goes by Brom Bones. He also has his eyes on Katrina and likes to play pranks on people. This town is known for its rumors of the headless horseman, that apparently lost its head in a battle.

 

Rising Action: At a festive gathering at the Van Tassel home, Ichabod hears numerous ghost stories. The tales of paranormal beings and spooky occurrences leave him on edge, and he imagines ghosts or goblins in almost everything he sees.

 

Climax: While walking, Ichabod started to get chased down by the headless horseman through a forest. Ichabod’s fear reaches its peak as he desperately tries to escape, and eventually, he fell off of his horse near a haunted bridge.

 

Resolution: After Ichabod Crane’s scary meeting with the Headless Horseman, he disappears without a trace. The next morning, only his abandoned hat and a shattered pumpkin are found. The townspeople take risks on what happened to Ichabod, but the truth remains unknown.

 

Summary: Ichabod Crane who was a teacher, came to a town called Sleepy Hollow to teach students. He has his eyes on Katrina Van Tassel, a Dutch farmer, but has a competitor who goes as Brom Bones. After hearing horrific tales, he gets chased by the headless horseman through a creepy forest that later loses balance and falls off of his horse near a haunted bridge. Then Ichabod disappeared without a trace.

 

My Opinion: In my opinion, I did like the story because it was bizarre to read. (The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving) was great to read because of its interesting text.