Rip Van Winkle Questions on Nicholas Vedder
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In "Rip Van Winkle," why does Nicholas Vedder habitually remain silent?
Nicholas Vedder remains silent in "Rip Van Winkle" to exert influence without speaking. As a respected village patriarch and inn landlord, his silent reactions—expressed through his pipe...
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In "Rip Van Winkle," how does Nicholas Vedder express his opinion about the town's news?
In "Rip Van Winkle," Nicholas Vedder expresses his opinions through his pipe and the manner in which he smokes it. When discontent, his smoking has an angry quality to it, but when content, it is...