Rip Van Winkle, however, was one of those happy mortals, of foolish, well-oiled dispositions, who take the world easy, eat white bread or brown, whichever can be got with least thought or trouble, and would rather starve on a penny than work for a pound. If left to himself, he would have whistled life away in perfect contentment;

What can you infer about Rip Van Winkle's character from the description?

He is hard working.

He is very inventive.

He is lazy.

He is mean-spirited.

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Taniya Rich

2 September, 03:14

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Charlie · Answer 1

The answer would be he is inventive or lazy

Regan Chan · Answer 2

I can infer that Rip Van Winkles Character is Lazy, He would rather starve on a penny then work for a pound, that spells lazy with a Capital L.