Tom's wife meets with the Devil in order to secure prosperity and wealth for her family. On the other hand, Tom initially meets with the Devil out of desperation to improve his own financial situation. The difference lies in their motivations: his wife is driven by a desire to provide for her family, while Tom is motivated by personal gain.
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.
Tom Walker meets the Devil at the old fort in the swamp. The Devil appears to him as a dark figure, with features that become more distinct as they speak.
The satire of the story is Tom and his wifes marriage.
Tom = greeddevil = temptation
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.
who is old scratch in "The Devil and Tom Walker"
being a slave trader.
He makes a deal with the devil
No he tries to cheat the devil
Tom reacts to his wife's disappearance by being grateful to the Devil. He is happy that the Devil came and took her away.
Tom Walker sells his soul to the devil in The Devil and Tom Walker. Eventually, the devil comes to his home and takes him away on a black horse.