Even though he was a failure as a farmer, rip van winkle was a success as a human being. What were the most praiseworthy qualities that he possessed

There isn't a lot of traits that sets Rip Van Winkle apart as a hero figure with wonderful traits. I think we can say that Rip Van Winkle is a "simple good-natured fellow" living in a small village in upper New York during the time that New York is a colony of Great Britain. He harbours no danger or ill will to people.