Who is Brom Van Brunt from “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”?

Answer 1

Brom Van Brunt, also known as Brom Bones, is a character in Washington Irving's short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." He is a local hero and the primary antagonist of the story. Brom is described as a burly, fearless, and mischievous man who enjoys playing practical jokes and competing for the affections of Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of a wealthy farmer. Brom serves as a foil to the story's protagonist, Ichabod Crane, as he tries to deter Crane's advances towards Katrina. In the climax of the story, Brom is revealed to be the one orchestrating the ghostly appearance of the Headless Horseman, using this legend to scare off any potential rivals for Katrina's hand.