At the end of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," the question we do NOT have is "Who won the competition and married Katrina Van Tassel?" The story implies that Brom Bones is likely the one who ended up with Katrina, but it does not definitively answer this question. The other questions regarding the nature of Ichabod's fate and the identity of the Headless Horseman are left open to interpretation, creating suspense and uncertainty.
Uncertainty (having questions) is another timing device used in a story to build up suspense. What question do we NOT have at the end of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?
Was it really the haunted spirit of the Headless Horseman or was it Brom Bones playing a prank?
Who won the competition and married Katrina Van Tassel?
Was Ichabod Crane killed by the Headless Horseman or did he run away to teach in another town?
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