Question

Which words in this excerpt from Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" indicate that it is a work of gothic literature? It [the tree] was connected with the tragical story of the unfortunate André, who had been taken prisoner hard by; and was universally known by the name of Major André's tree. The common people regarded it with a mixture of respect and superstition, partly out of sympathy for the fate of its ill-starred namesake, and partly from the tales of strange sights and doleful lamentations told concerning it. As Ichabod approached this fearful tree, he began to whistle; he thought his whistle was answered–it was but a blast sweeping sharply through the dry branches.

Answer 1

Answer:

Superstition, strange sights, fearful tree, dry branches.

Explanation:

Gothic literature or Gothic fiction is a genre of literature that includes fiction and death, horror, or eerie feelings in the story. It presents a supernatural setting or a feeling of dread and even frightening scenes which are to make the readers in full suspense mode. They give an atmosphere of gloomy feeling and the sense that something unnatural is present.

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving is one such type of Gothic literature. This story relates around the myth/ legend of Sleepy Hollow through the character of Ichabod Crane and his attempts to win the hand of Katrina Van Tassel. The given excerpt uses words that are indicative of the gothic genre which gives the impression of it being supernatural or creepy, eerie, or horrific. These words are "superstition", "strange sights", "fearful tree" and "dry branches" which help present a setting of a horror scene.

Answer 2

Answer:

Superstition, strange sights, fearful tree, dry branches.

Explanation: