Question

Which statement best describes a major theme of Washington Irving's short

story "Rip Van Winkle"?
a.It can be very difficult to adapt to cultural changes.
B. Slavery does not agree with basic moral principles.
OC. Contact between different cultures can be destructive.
OD. People should feel proud of their country's history.

Answer 1

Answer: I believe the answer is A. It can be very difficult to adapt to cultural changes.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Rip Van Winkle, Rip flees to the mountains with his dog and gun in order to avoid his wife's nagging. There, he discovers strange men and drinks their equally strange liquor. He falls asleep and wakes up 20 years later, only to find that his dog is gone and the village that he knows has greatly changed. He asked many about the whereabouts of all the people he knew, only to find that almost all the people he knew of were no longer there.