... Hollow" by Washington Irving, a writer widely considered as the father of the American short story. In my analysis, through comparing the two stories I want to look at the different functions legends play in the creation of the narrative. First of all, we should consider the narrative tone of the two stories in order to create a reader's perspective on the text and thus become able to trace their respective messages ... , it is not only his physical qualities that put Ichabod at disadvantage but also his superstitions and exaggerated beliefs in the existence of ghosts, goblins and such o...

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... Paul as well as his belief that money will bring happiness, security and success to his family. Although ironically this is not the case, because his wild journeys around the imaginary racetrack didn't fulfill his mother's deficiencies or devouring needs, instead the responsibility robbed him of his happy and carefree childhood. No matter how many or few material things Paul had, he could never ... and a grave all represent an awakening and transition of a nave little girl into the world of femininity. In this story the author wanted to portray to the reader the importance of life and d...

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