How is Brom 's horse, Daredevil, similar to him in its appearance and action? I need to know what is funny about the horse which Ichabod riding as he...

The key
to the similarity between Brom Bones and his horse, Daredevil, is the word "mischief"
that the author uses to describe them both. The horse's name also gives a clue to his
personality. Physically they are alike as well, both being big and strong.

Ichabod Crane, however, is skinny bookworm. His horse's name is not really apt, as
Gunpowder is old, half blin, and vicious.Sadly his owner does not take good care of him, as his
mane and tail are tangled and not combed. His personality is like a devil. Because he and
Ichabod look similar, and Ichabod is not a good rider, they make a comical pair. In saying Crane
looks like a knight on a quest, Irving is alluding both to real medieval knights and especially
to Don Quixote and his horse Rocinante, the quintessential adventuring knight on a bony
nag.