"an it is a common wish of all henpecked husbands in the neighborood, when life hangs heavy on their hands, that they might have a quieting draft out of Rip Van Winkle's flagon." what might be Irving's purpose in ending the stroy with this statement

Answer 1

What do you think?

Answer 2

i really truely do not understand this one it is so hard can you pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee help me :)

Answer 3

Irving is empathizing with Rip and other "hen-pecked" husbands.

Answer 4

what does that mean if you break it down

Answer 5

Empathizing means to understand and agree with.