Rip Van Winkle
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All Themes Tyranny vs. Freedom Active vs. Passive Resistance Truth, History and Storytelling Labor vs. Productivity Change vs. Stasis
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All Characters Diedrich Knickerbocker Rip Van Winkle Dame Van Winkle Rip Van Winkle, Jr. Derrick Van Bummel Nicholas Vedder Hendrick Hudson / the crew of the Half Moon
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All Symbols The Inn The Flagon of Drink The Union Hotel
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Rip Van Winkle

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Washington Irving
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