write a short essay on Rip Van Winkle choosing from one of the following topics:
*Alcohol and Its Effects in Rip Van Winkle
*Time as a Key Element in Rip Van Winkle
*A Husband and Father's Responsibilities in Rip Van Winkle
*Games in Rip Van Winkle
*The American Revolution on Display in Rip Van Winkle
*Ghost and the Supernatural in Rip Van Winkle
*Rip's Personal Habits and Work Ethic