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Question

How does Ichabod's social standing influence his actions?

A.
His role as a schoolteacher makes him determined to marry Katrina to elevate his status

B.
It gives him access to wealth without ambition

C.
It leads him to avoid all social intereaction

D.
It makes him modest and disinterested in wealth

Answer 1

A. His role as a schoolteacher makes him determined to marry Katrina to elevate his status

Ichabod Crane's social standing significantly influences his actions throughout "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." As a schoolteacher, he seeks to improve his status by marrying the wealthy heiress, Katrina Van Tassel. This desire for social elevation is a central motivation in his pursuit of her.