Sleepy Hollow Main Characters

Tall, but exceedingly LankNarrow ShouldersLong Arms and LegsHands that dangled a mile out of his

sleevesFeet that might have served as shovelsSmall head, flat on top, with huge earsLarge green glassy eyesLong snipe nose Spindle Neck

Physical Features of Ichabod Crane

Tall, long lank body, long arms and legs

Hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves

What are three ways in which Ichabod Crane’s appearance is similar to that of a crane.

Apparition of a figure on horseback without a headHessian trooper, from the revolutionary war,

whose head had been carried away by a cannon ball

Seen hurrying along in the gloom of nightHaunts not only the valley, but adjacent roads and

especially the churchAlleged that the specters body is buried in the

churchyardRides fourth to the scene of the battle in nightly

quest of his headRides with rushing speed Needs to return to the church yard before

daybreak

Characteristics of the Headless Horseman

Images of the Headless Horseman

Draw a picture of the Headless Horseman

Daughter and only child of a substantial Dutch farmer

Blooming lass of fresh eighteenPlump as partridge, ripe and melting and

rosy cheekedUniversally famed, not merely for her

beauty, but her vast expectationsPrettiest foot and ankle in the country

roundAlways dresses to show off her best

featuresKatrina is also a flirt

Characteristics of Katrina Van Tassel

Drawn Images of Katrina Van Tassel

At a party, dancing and flirting with Ichabod Crane

Some of the many dresses of Katrina Van Tassel

A formidable, burly man named AbrahamBroad shoulders, double jointed and has shorty

curly black hair, and a bluff of unpleasant countenance

Has an air of fun and arroganceHerculean frame and great powers of limbHero of the country round, which rang with his

feats of strength and hardihoodFamed for great knowledge and horsemanship,

being dexterous on horseback Umpire in all disputesHe was always ready for a fight or a frolic, but had

more mischief than ill willStrong dash or of waggish good humor at bottom

Characteristics of Brom Bones

Brom Bones Drawings

A guy who reminds me of Brom Bones

Brom is a big Burly, broad shoulders guy, who is always ready for a fight or a frolic but had more

mischief than ill will.

Compare and Contrast

Contrast Ichabod Crane and Brom Bones. How are they different in physical appearance? How are their actions different? What would have made Katrina attracted to each of them?