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The Devil and Tom Walker-What work does Tom refuse to do for the devil?
being a slave trader.
What occupation does tom take up at the suggestion of the devil?
In The Devil and Tom Walker, the main character, Tom, becomes a usurer, or loan shark. These people loan money at extremely high interest rates.
What was the devil referred to as in the Devil and Tom Walker?
The satire of the story is Tom and his wifes marriage.
What most likely happens to Tom at the end of The Devil and Tom Walker?
At the end of "The Devil and Tom Walker," it is heavily implied that Tom's soul is taken by the devil, as he disappears without a trace and his belongings are reduced to ashes by the devil. This outcome is a consequence of Tom's greed and pact with the devil for wealth.
What are the Gothic elements of the devil and tom walker?
Tom = greeddevil = temptation
Why did Tom Walker bury the Bible after meeting the devil?
Tom Walker is a sinner and has never bothered with religion. His Bible after meeting the Devil was hidden underneath a pile of mortgage papers. Which symbolizes greed and moral decay. Clearly, Tom will take the Devil up on his offer at some point.
Who was the antagonist in the devil ant tom walker?
The antagonist in "The Devil and Tom Walker" is Old Scratch, also known as the Devil. He appears as a mysterious man who makes a bargain with Tom Walker, exchanging wealth and prosperity for his soul.
Did tom walker get what he deserved?
Tom Walker made a deal with the devil and spent his life ruled by greed and swindling money out of others. In the end, his greed and swearing in the devil's name allowed the devil to take him away, despite his religious fervor at the end of his life. Tom got what he should have anticipated, and probably what he deserved.
What favor does a customer's ask on Tom's last day of life The Devil and Tom Walker?
In "The Devil and Tom Walker," the devil asks for Tom Walker's soul as payment for granting him wealth and success. Tom refuses to give his soul, but the devil takes him to hell anyway.
In The Devil and Tom Walker Who was Old Scratch?
who is old scratch in "The Devil and Tom Walker"
In The Devil and Tom Walker why does Tom's business do so well?
He makes a deal with the devil
Is Tom Walker consistent with his actions in The Devil and Tom Walker?
No he tries to cheat the devil
