The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character

Wolf

Rip Van Winkle's loyal dog who grows old with him.

minor

Also known as Poor Wolf

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Wolf first appears in 0007 rip van winkle.

With Dame Van Winkle (family): Wolf is Rip's faithful dog, and Dame Van Winkle treats him with the same contempt she shows her husband.

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Character groups

Rivals and companions in Sleepy Hollow
Hosts and the legendary sleeper
Literary and folk characters
Protagonist
Characters from Little Britain and Stratford

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Dame Van Winkle
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