The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character
Brom Bones
A broad-shouldered, mischief-loving horseman whose practical jokes and rough charisma make him both the village's favorite son and Ichabod's chief rival.
supporting
Also known as Brom, Bones
First appearance: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
As a supporting figure in The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., Brom Bones is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Ichabod's boisterous rival for Katrina Van Tassel, who plays on Ichabod's fears and later marries Katrina.
Brom Bones first appears in 0035 the legend of sleepy hollow.
With Ichabod Crane (rivalry): Brom Bones is Ichabod's boisterous rival for the affections of Katrina Van Tassel, often playing pranks on him. With Ichabod Crane (rivalry): Brom Bones is Ichabod's boisterous rival for the affections of Katrina Van Tassel, often playing pranks on him.
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Character Web
18 connectionsA slice of how Brom Bones sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Rivals and companions in Sleepy Hollow
- Literary and folk characters
- Miscellaneous characters and references
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Ichabod Crane
rivalry · negative
Brom Bones is Ichabod's boisterous rival for the affections of Katrina Van Tassel, often… How this plays out →
- Ichabod Crane
rivalry · negative
Brom Bones is Ichabod's boisterous rival for the affections of Katrina Van Tassel, often… How this plays out →
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See Brom Bones in The Legend of Sleepy HollowIn the story
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See Brom Bones in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow