Which literary device is used when Ichabod mistakes natural sounds and sights for supernatural threats?
Question 2
2.
What does Ichabod’s reaction to his surroundings suggest about his character?
Question 3
3.
What effect does the silent presence of the mysterious horseman have on Ichabod?
Question 4
4.
How does Ichabod’s reaction to the horseman reflect the themes of superstition vs. reality in the story?
Question 5
5.
How does the setting of the chase scene contribute to the suspense of the passage?
Question 6
6.
What does Ichabod’s frantic reaction during the chase suggest about his character and the broader themes of the story?
Question 7
7.
How does the phrase “no time for petty fears” contribute to the development of Ichabod’s character?
Question 8
8.
What does Ichabod’s struggle to stay on his horse symbolize in relation to the themes of the story?
Question 9
9.
What does the discovery of Ichabod’s hat and the shattered pumpkin suggest about his disappearance?
Question 10
10.
How does Irving’s use of contrasting perspectives—Ichabod’s terror versus the townspeople’s later investigation—affect the interpretation of the story?
Question 11
11.
How does Hans Van Ripper’s reaction to Ichabod’s disappearance contribute to the theme of ignorance versus education?
Question 12
12.
What is the effect of Brom Bones’ reaction whenever Ichabod’s story is told?