Ichabod’s morals throughout the story are, at times, questionable. He seeks to marry Katrina Van Tassel primarily because of her wealth and status. He expresses disdain for his lack of station and fantasizes about what it would be like to be selective of the company he keeps. Ichabod scoffs at the idea of Hans Van Ripper, even though the old man lent him the horse he rode to the Van Tassels’ home. He dreams of abandoning his schoolhouse for the elevated rank enjoyed by the rich. Though Ichabod came to Sleepy Hollow to teach, he appears ready to surrender his profession in a heartbeat should he inherit wealth. Brom Bones provides an interesting counterpart to Ichabod’s desires. While the narrator does not have access to Brom’s exact motives, it is clear that Brom is the more “traditional” choice for Katrina. He is genuinely smitten with her and prepared to duel for her favor, like a knight in shining armor. Brom’s wishes are simple and appear to be relatively tame compared to Ichabod’s. Though Brom’s threats to physically subdue Ichabod are less than ideal, he appears to have pure intentions toward Katrina rather than a mere fascination with her wealth. His morality is clearer than Ichabod’s.