![]() ![]() The overview of the area is not as perfect in the eyes of others as that of ‘Rip Van Winkle”. In ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” the setting is much different. Everything seems to be in place, and those that inhabit the area are content with their living situations. ‘They are a dismembered branch of the great Appalachian family and are seen away to the west of the river, swelling up to a noble height and lording it over the surrounding country, Every change of season, every change of weather, indeed every hour of the day produces some change in the magical hues and shapes of these mountains, and they are regarded by all the good wives near an far as barometers.” (Levine, p.31) This exert from the text, is very descriptive in telling about how beautiful and radiant the area is. ‘Rip Van Winkle” is set in the Kaatkill Mountains. The first difference that can be seen in the two stories is the setting. ![]() “‘Rip Van Winkle” and ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”” ![]()
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