Question

american mythologies touch on several themes.
one theme is that self - reliance is a valued trait.
select the two details from
ip van winkle\ that convey this theme.

• the van winkles relationship is tense because rip does little to support his family.
• rip strives to improve his work ethic to restore peace in his home.
• the author uses humor to describe rips aversion to work, creating a contrast between his behavior and societys expectations
• the author uses exaggeration to show how rips industriousness endears him to the women, children, and dogs in his community

Explanation:

To determine details conveying self - reliance as a valued trait:

• Option 1: "The Van Winkles’ relationship is tense because Rip does little to support his family" shows the negative of not being self - reliant (not supporting family), which implies self - reliance is valued as its absence causes issues.
• Option 2: "Rip strives to improve his work ethic to restore peace in his home" shows Rip taking initiative (self - reliance) to better his situation and family relations.
• Option 3: Focuses on humor and contrast of Rip's aversion to work, not self - reliance.
• Option 4: Talks about industriousness endearing him, but the question is about self - reliance. The first two options relate to self - reliance (or its lack and then striving for it).

Answer:

A. The Van Winkles’ relationship is tense because Rip does little to support his family, B. Rip strives to improve his work ethic to restore peace in his home