Question

What type of conflict is the center of this story?


Character vs. Society


Character vs. Nature


Character vs. Self


Character vs. Character


The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Answer 1

In "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, the central conflict can primarily be identified as **Character vs. Character**. The story revolves around the rivalry between Ichabod Crane and Brom Bones, as they compete for the affection of Katrina Van Tassel. While there are elements of **Character vs. Nature** (e.g., the eerie and supernatural setting of Sleepy Hollow) and **Character vs. Self** (Ichabod's fears and insecurities), the primary conflict driving the plot is the antagonism and competition between Ichabod and Brom.