What type of conflict is the center of this story?

Question

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.