Rip Van Winkle

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  What does the story "Rip Van Winkle" say, and what does it mean?

  Posted by lilbit12005 on Jul 2, 2008 at 01:43 PM

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  Do you, as a late twentieth-century reader, find the story humorous, or is it too outdated to be funny to us today? Explain your response.

  Posted by mikeberd on Jun 2, 2008 at 11:21 AM

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  In what ways is "Rip Van Winkle" a story of wish fulfillment?

  Posted by jbaby on Jun 2, 2008 at 09:00 AM

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  What is the theme of "Rip van Winkle"?

  Posted by ooooaoo on May 28, 2008 at 12:22 PM

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  Is there any similarity between Rip Van Winkle and Washignton Irving's life?

  Posted by kimmyloveswho on May 12, 2008 at 02:07 PM

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  How does Rip Van Winkle contrast with the historical character of Benjamin Franklin, the self-made man? Where are these types of people found today?

  Posted by datb0ssychic on Mar 4, 2008 at 12:35 PM

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  What are the physical descriptions and descriptions of the character Rip Van Winkle, before and after the history?

  Posted by raysa22 on Feb 24, 2008 at 04:43 PM

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  How might Rip Van Winkle be seen as a model American Romantic hero?  List three qualities to support.

  Posted by kayden on Feb 17, 2008 at 02:51 PM

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  Did Rip Van Winkle Say "Sleep in a cold bed"?

  Posted by golferbob on Oct 22, 2007 at 08:20 PM

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  What is the point of view of the story "A Posthumous Writing of Diedrich Knickerbocker?"  What is the theme?

  Posted by rjlynnr on Sep 9, 2007 at 05:52 PM

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  How does the relationship between Rip Van Winkle and his wife relate to "the battle of the sexes"?

  Posted by benwalley on Apr 18, 2007 at 12:50 PM

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  What is the confrontation with the historical change in the story "Rip Van Wrinkle"?

  Posted by eemitche on Apr 7, 2007 at 07:24 PM

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  What are three examples of ironic elements in Washington Irving's story, "Rip Van Winkle"?

  Posted by sassy on Feb 20, 2007 at 08:51 PM

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  What details in "Rip Van Winkle" do you think reveal a romantic fascination with the past and nature?

  Posted by packer4life on Feb 1, 2007 at 01:52 PM

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  In what ways is Rip van Winkle a classic story of fulfillment?

  Posted by diablo on Jan 31, 2007 at 04:18 PM