Question

then i saw him, ambling toward us. my heart danced like never before. this young man was eons from the warty old toad wed imagined. he couldnt have been more than three years older than us. and with his waistcoat unfastened and white cambric shirt rolled at the cuffs, he hardly seemed the teacher sort. . . . as we grew closer, his mouth curved into an endearing smile. \good afternoon,\ he called to us. \good afternoon,\ we returned. up close proved even better. his dark hair fell in wisps, framing his angelic face. his smiling lips accentuated the dimple on his cheek. and his eyes—those eyes!—as green as our meadow, shimmering with morning dew. elise practically stumbled, pushing in front of me. \you must be ichabod crane. im elise jansen.\ from dax varley, sleepy hollow. copyright 2013 by dax varley the previous text suggested that crane was not a good - looking man. how does this retelling of a short story build on or challenge that idea? it shows that cranes appearance was frightening. it suggests crane was young and attractive. it illustrates that crane didnt care about his looks.

Explanation:

This retelling directly challenges the idea that Crane was unattractive. It describes him as young (only three years older than the narrators), with an "angelic face," a dimple, and green eyes like a dewy meadow, plus an endearing smile. Elise's eager, forward reaction also reinforces that he is appealing.

Answer:

It suggests Crane was young and attractive.