Which story event in “rip van winkle” is an example of gothic literature characteristics? select all that apply.
rip meets the ancient bowlers.
rip learns that his wife is dead.
rip falls asleep for many years.
rip hears a voice in the forest calling his name.

B) Rip learns that his wife is dead, and D) Rip hears a voice in the forest calling his name.

Explanation: Gothic fiction is a style of writing that is characterized by elements of fear, horror, death, suspense and gloom, as well as romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and very high emotion. From the given options, the ones that represent examples of Gothic literature in "Rip Van Winkle" are the corresponding to options B and D: Rip learns that his wife is dead, and Rip hears a voice in the forest calling his name.

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."