The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Katrina Van Tassel was probably based on Washington Irving's neighbor Eleanor Van Tassel Brush, although the name Katrina was likely borrowed from Eleanor's aunt Catrina.

In Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," symbolism plays a crucial role in character and plot development. The Headless Horseman embodies the tension between reality and superstition,...

Ichabod Crane is attracted to Katrina Van Tassel primarily because of her beauty and wealth. Described as a blooming lass of fresh eighteen, she is the only child of a wealthy farmer. Ichabod is...

In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," Brom Bones marries Katrina Van Tassel after scaring her other suitor, Ichabod Crane, out of Sleepy Hollow.

Katrina Van Tassel is known for her beauty and "vast expectations." Her attire reflects these qualities by combining ancient and modern fashions, showcasing her beauty and wealth. She wears antique...

Ichabod Crane's pursuit of Katrina Van Tassel in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is hindered mainly by Brom Bones, who is charismatic, assertive, and the opposite of Crane. Brom's charm and reputation...

Ichabod differs from Katrina's other suitors, notably Brom Bones, in several ways. While Brom is a physically imposing, rugged, and uneducated country man, Ichabod is a scholarly, clumsy, and...

In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," Katrina Van Tassel is compared to a partridge and a peach. She is described as "plump as a partridge" and "ripe and melting and rosy-cheeked as one of her father's...

The Van Tassels' child-rearing philosophy in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" appears unwise, as it results in Katrina becoming an arrogant flirt. She is depicted as aware of her beauty and wealth,...