# data[].attributes.body
Washington Irving, born 1783, made his living primarily off of his work, which coined him the nickname "the Father of American Literature". He began his career with highly satirical work and later softened it while implementing historical characters to connect to America's history. He lived until 1859 where he died of a heart attack in his own home.
Gallagher, Edward J. “Background: Irving the ‘Historian.’” Background, https://www.lehigh.edu/~ejg1/irving/irvingbackground.htm.

# data[].attributes.body
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is set in Tarry Town in the late 1700's, near the eastern shore of the Hudson, which is a very small and secluded valley, often referred to as Sleepy Hollow. This town is known for its haunting atmosphere, which is aided by the Headless Horseman. There is a plethora of different personalities that fill this town, from lanky and childish to built and witty as well as everything in between.

# data[].attributes.body
The first character that is properly introduced is the Headless Horseman. This is a spirit that haunts Sleepy Hollow, the ghost of a Hessian trooper, who died during the Revolutionary War. Ichabod Crane comes next; a young school teacher, native to Connecticut, built with a very slender frame, and a child-like attitude. Katrina van Tassel is a flirt and she is very independent, asserting her power through beauty and wealth. Brom Bones loves joking around and bragging. His nickname was derived from his strength although deemed harmless. There are many other minor characters.

# data[].attributes.body
Chronological representation of the story with major events and their descriptions to the right. The story is told in the past tense by a narrator not involved in the story. This plot involves the conflict and theme as well.

# data[].attributes.body
This entire story is about Ichabod either leaving Sleepy Hollow or dying at the hands of the Headless Horseman. Neither outcome is confirmed but rather speculated. This all happens due to Katrina ending their relationship at one of her parties, causing Ichabod to leave in shambles. This could be interpreted as Katrina's fault; if she did not end up breaking off the relationship with Ichabod, he may not have rushed home and ended up disappearing. There is also a very open interpretation on whether or not Ichabod is still alive. It is possible he was so embarrassed by not only Katrina but the Horseman as well and kept running after he was knocked off of his horse. It is also possible that he was knocked out cold and died although there is no evidence of his body.