Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories
In what way does Irving's portrayal of dame van winkle help to illumine RIP's character?
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Rip Van Winkle’s wife, Dame Van Winkle, is a sour-tempered woman who spends all her time berating Rip for taking such poor care of the farm and being so idle. She is a character foil to Rip Van Winkle's good nature.