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Yet at the same time, the only way that he is able to deal with the murder is to return his lost skull to the grave. This allows the headless horseman to return to hell and peace is restored to the community. These elements are significant, because they are illustrating how modern science can provide specific insights in addressing the underlying causes for a host of different problems. At the same time, it is also highlighting that it is not the end all solution in dealing with these underlying issues. As, there are certain aspects which cannot be explained that will affect the outcome. Therefore, the film is showing how some kind of balance needs to be applied when using the latest techniques in regards to addressing a wide variety of issues. ("Sleepy Hollow")
Clearly, the similarities between the two different works are that the novel is about a school teacher who is falling in love with Katrina. Once a jealous member of the aristocracy realizes this, they disguise themselves as the headless horseman and Crane disappears. At which point, they are able to peruse and marry Katrina. In this aspect, the book is a reflection of the values of the power as well as influence of the aristocracy in society. While the film, is highlighting how greed is reflection of contemporary thinking and the way modern science is utilized to understand the world around us. This is depicted mainly with Crane being an investigator that is looking into a series of different murders. These elements are important, because they are illustrating how both works are different. Yet, at the same time they are also a reflection of the societies and issues that were created.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. IMDB, 1999. Web. 15 Aug. 2011