(ANSWER ASAP) American mythologies touch on several themes. One theme is that self-reliance is a valued trait. Select the two details from “Rip Van Winkle” that convey this theme. a) The author uses exaggeration to show how Rip’s industriousness endears him to the women, children, and dogs in his community.

b) The Van Winkles’ relationship is tense because Rip does little to support his family.

c) Rip strives to improve his work ethic to restore peace in his home.

d) The author uses humor to describe Rip’s aversion to work, creating a contrast between his behavior and society’s expectations.