Question

an element of a national mythology is that it is written to celebrate the nation’s heroes.
how is this reflected in “rip van winkle”?
select the two correct answers.

□ rip is portrayed as an endearing underdog who must endure endless nagging from his wife
□ because of his positive outlook and willingness to be of service, rip is beloved by his community
□ after years of abuse, rip leaves his family home for an adventure and finally finds freedom.
□ rip stands out among the villagers for his strong work ethic and aversion to gossip.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answers, we analyze how Rip Van Winkle reflects a national mythology celebrating heroes:

1. Analyze Option 1: "Rip is portrayed as an endearing underdog who must endure endless nagging from his wife" – This focuses on his personal struggle with his wife, not on being a hero celebrated by the nation/community. Eliminate this.

1. Analyze Option 2: "Because of his positive outlook and willingness to be of service, Rip is beloved by his community" – A hero in national mythology is often beloved by the community for positive traits like service. This fits.

1. Analyze Option 3: "After years of abuse, Rip leaves his family home for an adventure and finally finds freedom" – This frames him as escaping abuse, not as a heroic figure celebrated for positive contributions. Eliminate this.

1. Analyze Option 4: "Rip stands out among the villagers for his strong work ethic and aversion to gossip" – Heroes in mythology often have admirable traits (strong work ethic, avoiding gossip) that make them stand out positively, fitting the celebration of heroes. This fits.

Answer:

B. Because of his positive outlook and willingness to be of service, Rip is beloved by his community
D. Rip stands out among the villagers for his strong work ethic and aversion to gossip