The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character
Ichabod Crane
A lanky, superstitious schoolmaster who peddles gossip and ghost stories through Sleepy Hollow while scheming to win the farmer's daughter and her inheritance.
major
Also known as Crane, The gallant Ichabod, poor Ichabod
First appearance: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
As a major figure in The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., Ichabod Crane is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The lanky, superstitious schoolmaster from Connecticut who tarries in Sleepy Hollow and vies for Katrina's hand.
Ichabod Crane first appears in 0035 the legend of sleepy hollow.
With Brom Bones (rivalry): Brom Bones is Ichabod's boisterous rival for the affections of Katrina Van Tassel, often playing pranks on him. With Brom Bones (rivalry): Brom Bones is Ichabod's boisterous rival for the affections of Katrina Van Tassel, often playing pranks on him.
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Literary and folk characters
- Rivals and companions in Sleepy Hollow
- Miscellaneous characters and references
- Protagonist
- Hosts and the legendary sleeper
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Brom Bones
rivalry · negative
Brom Bones is Ichabod's boisterous rival for the affections of Katrina Van Tassel, often… How this plays out →
- Brom Bones
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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