The trait typical of the romantic era that is brought out in Washington Irving's short story "Rip Van Winkle" is the emphasis on the beauty of nature.
What did the short story "Rip Van Winkle" talks about?
- Washington Irving's "Rip Van Winkle," tells the story of an old man Rip Van Winkle and his 'sleep' in the mountains during which he seemed to miss out on two decades of history.
- When he came back to his village, he found that not only have things changed, but he also realized that America had gained her independence from the Britishers.
- The romantic element found in the story is that of the beauty of nature that the author included majorly in the scenes.
- Romantic literature lays emphasis on, among others, the beauty of nature and the importance of the individual.
- The description of the mountains, the detailed description of the village in the story, and most significantly the Catskill Mountains gave it the essence of romantic era work.
Therefore the correct answer is an option (c) the emphasis on the beauty of nature.
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