Read the packet on Washington Irving and "Rip Van Winkle" - write a unified essay about gothic literature using "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle" to discuss how Irving is a gothic writing. Consider elements of gothic writing like setting, historical context, characterization, mood, tone to discuss your argument.
Make sure to cite and use both stories appropriately to show how Washington Irving is a gothic writer. these essays will be collected and graded when you return.
The paper must be typed, double spaced, 12 pt font, times new roman and 1 inch margins. Please make sure it is titled and your name is on it.
If you'd like me to look at it over break, please email it to me, mssackstein@yahoo.com
Also, please read "The Masque of the Red Death" by Edgar Allen Poe - and annotate for Tuesday, 1/6 in class.
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