Rip Van Winkle Summary

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1. This story is in a small village near the Hudson River and the Mountains. Some of the story takes place in Rip Van Winkle’s house. It is during the time period of Revolutionary War.
2. Rip is so kind and meek which may have been the result in the troubles at home. He had such a bad temper, but when he was relieved from his family that he had become a better version of himself.
3. The children thought that Rip was a pretty cool guy. They would always have their attention and he had shown he had a way with kids. He even shared special toys with them.
4. I think they always took Rip Van Winkle’s side because once they heard his story about his life his would take his side. People seen how innocent he was and how easily kind he was. He would

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