ost immediately upon his arrival, he took a dead corpse and performed an autopsy, something that was unheard of during this time period. He remained dedicated to his work, but had a hostile, almost mysterious way about him. Why is Ichabod portrayed so different in film than in script? The answer ultimately lies in society. After watching twisted and bloody horror films, society gets hungry for something more intense, more mysterious and unpredictable, with all of the blood and gore mixed in . People get used to watching ordinary kidnappings and murders and wish for a more intense approach. This is why the original Ichabod character was not portrayed the exact same on film as he was on paper. The entertainment industry tries to keep up with this demand of society and gives to the people exactly what they are asking for: A film based upon a familiar classic tale, but twisted with mystery, confusion and massive amounts of violence. Katrina Van Tassel was the girl Ichabod fell in love with in the story. She was described as "a blossoming lass of eighteen; plump as a partridge; ripe and melting and rosy-cheeked…" She was the girl that all of the young men were fond of. In the story she does not play an important part; she is mainly known for her flirtatiousness toward the men around her and for being a wealthy, spoiled farmer’s daughter. But, in the film, Katrina is a devious, almost evil girl with a seemingly hidden agenda. She cannot be the "good girl" as depicted in the story because society would not be satisfied with that. She could not play the exact role that the story describes - a good, yet fun and flirty girl - since people are always wanting more excitement. This is where Katrina’s evil nature makes the film more exciting by adding more twists and turns - to hold the attention of the audience. The "And they all lived happily ever after" concept is how people want stories and films to end. No one...
