Question

What trait is typical of the romantic era is brought out in Washington Irving's short story "Rip Van Winkle"?

A. the emphasis on individual choice
B. the emphasis on human optimism
C. the emphasis on the beauty of nature
D. the emphasis on the importance of society

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

C. the emphasis on the beauty of nature

Step-by-step explanation:

The book "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving is about a man named Rip Van Winkle and the mysterious 'sleep' he had of which he discovered that two decades had gone by. He discovered America had gained independence from Great Britain during that time.

The trait typical of the romantic era was the beauty of nature which was described using description about the mountains, specifically the Catskill Mountains and the nearby villages.