What might be the Headless Horseman symbolize beyond a ghostly figure?
A.
He represents fear of competition
B.
He symbolizes unresolved conflict, the haunting of the past. and fears of losing control
C.
He presents Ichabod's longing for adventure
D.
He has no symbolic meaning beyond being a scary ghost
1 answer
B. He symbolizes unresolved conflict, the haunting of the past, and fears of losing control.
The Headless Horseman can represent deeper themes such as the impact of unresolved issues and the way the past can haunt individuals, particularly in the context of Ichabod Crane's character and his struggles.
