Homework Help: reading

Posted by taylor on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 7:59pm.

"an it is a common wish of all henpecked husbands in the neighborood, when life hangs heavy on their hands, that they might have a quieting draft out of Rip Van Winkle's flagon." what might be Irving's purpose in ending the stroy with this statement

reading - Ms. Sue, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 8:10pm
What do you think?
reading - taylor, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 8:13pm
i really truely do not understand this one it is so hard can you pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee help me :)
reading - Ms. Sue, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 8:16pm
Irving is empathizing with Rip and other "hen-pecked" husbands.
reading - taylor, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 8:18pm
what does that mean if you break it down
reading - Ms. Sue, Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 8:21pm
Empathizing means to understand and agree with.

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