Continuity+and+Mutability+theme+in+Rip+Van+Winkle

As the Norton Anthology states, Washington Irving "addressed darker and more complex themes of historical transformation and personal dislocation" through his literature. His famous short story, "Rip Van Winkle" is no different. In addition to this, Irving is also interested in the paradoxical concept of continuity within mutability. Again, this is a strong theme found within "Rip Van Winkle."

In a well-developed paragraph, discuss the theme of continuity and mutability in Washington Irving's "Rip Van Winkle." Post it on the discussion board page.