Rip Van Winkle Questions on After Rip's Sleep
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Rip Van Winkle's age and cause of death
Washington Irving's "Rip Van Winkle" does not specify Rip Van Winkle's exact age or cause of death. The story focuses on Rip's long sleep and the changes he experiences upon waking, rather than...
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Whose portrait is hanging in the town inn in "Rip Van Winkle"?
In "Rip Van Winkle," the portrait hanging at the town inn changes from King George III to George Washington. Before Rip falls asleep, it is King George III's portrait. When he awakens twenty years...
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What does Peter Vanderdonk tell Rip and the villagers about the men in the mountains in "Rip van Winkle"?
Peter Vanderdonk confirms Rip's story about the mysterious men in the mountains, explaining that it aligns with local lore. He shares that the Kaatskill Mountains are believed to be haunted by...