The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

How does Ichabod’s love for Katrina Van Tassel emerge? Is he really in love with her? How does the object of his “love” motivate his actions?

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Ichabod's love for Katrina comes from Ichabod's desire to increase his status. Ichabod, like the other men in the community, focus more on Katrina's status as the daughter of a wealthy farmer than they do the girl herself. She is a prize to be won.

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