American mythologies touch on several themes. One theme is that America is a natural wilderness full of endless possibilities.

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Select the two details from “Rip Van Winkle” that develop this theme.

The imagery of the village and the surrounding mountains conveys the beauty and simplicity of communities as well as the splendor of the American landscape.

The enchanted characters and the mysterious events that occur in the story establish that America’s future is unpredictable.

The descriptions of America establish it as a place where the imagination can flourish and where new ideas, art forms, and economic opportunities can emerge.

The vivid and colorful language used to describe America’s landscapes develops a mood of uncertainty and mystery.