Tall, but exceedingly Lank Narrow Shoulders Long Arms and Legs Hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves Feet that might have served as shovels Small head, flat on top, with huge ears Large green glassy eyes Long snipe nose Spindle Neck

Tall, long lank body, long arms and legs

Hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves

What are three ways in which Ichabod Crane’s appearance is similar to that of a crane.

Apparition of a figure on horseback without a head Hessian trooper, from the revolutionary war, whose head had been carried away by a cannon ball Seen hurrying along in the gloom of night Haunts not only the valley, but adjacent roads and especially the church Alleged that the specters body is buried in the churchyard Rides fourth to the scene of the battle in nightly quest of his head Rides with rushing speed Needs to return to the church yard before daybreak

Daughter and only child of a substantial Dutch farmer Blooming lass of fresh eighteen Plump as partridge, ripe and melting and rosy cheeked Universally famed, not merely for her beauty, but her vast expectations Prettiest foot and ankle in the country round Always dresses to show off her best features Katrina is also a flirt

At a party, dancing and flirting with Ichabod Crane

Some of the many dresses of Katrina Van Tassel

A formidable, burly man named Abraham Broad shoulders, double jointed and has shorty curly black hair, and a bluff of unpleasant countenance Has an air of fun and arrogance Herculean frame and great powers of limb Hero of the country round, which rang with his feats of strength and hardihood Famed for great knowledge and horsemanship, being dexterous on horseback Umpire in all disputes He was always ready for a fight or a frolic, but had more mischief than ill will Strong dash or of waggish good humor at bottom

Brom is a big Burly, broad shoulders guy, who is always ready for a fight or a frolic but had more mischief than ill will.

Contrast Ichabod Crane and Brom Bones. How are they different in physical appearance? How are their actions different? What would have made Katrina attracted to each of them?