Katrina’s Coquettish Behavior In Washington Irving’s story The Legend of Sleepy Hallow, Katrina is introduced as a coquette with many admirers. Of her many of admirers, only Ichabod Crane is not frightened by Katrina’s fervent admirer Brom Bones, who is well-liked and strong. Early in the story, Brom successfully courts Katrina. Ichabod knows he cannot beat Brom, so he secretly courts Katrina through singing lessons. Katrina’s decision to also meet with Ichabod angers Brom and creates a rivalry between Brom and Ichabod. Katrina may have purposely pushed this rivalry further by inviting Ichabod to her party. At the party, Ichabod wows everyone with his dancing skills. Katrina dancing with Ichabod makes Brom very jealous. Katrina may have been
