What is the plot of The Devil and Tom Walker?

Answer 1

Once the setting and characters are introduced, the rising action if a story begins and continues until it reaches the climax. The rising action of the story "The Devil and Tom Walker" is the part of the story where Tom and the Decil develop their relationship and strike their deal for the Devil to make Tom get rich. We see Tom's greed escalate until it is out-of-control.

Answer 2

"The Devil and Tom Walker" is a short story by Washington Irving that tells the tale of a miserly man named Tom Walker in colonial New England who makes a deal with the devil. Tom trades his soul in exchange for hidden treasure in the woods, but ultimately faces a grim fate when he tries to outwit the devil. The story serves as a cautionary tale about greed and the consequences of making deals with the devil.

Answer 3

This story is narrated by Geoffrey Crayon, a fictional character created by Irving. The story's status of "legend" or "tall tale" is enhanced by Crayon's comments and the fact that he places the year it takes place, 1727, nearly a hundred years before the date he is writing. Such first-person narration adds to the feeling the reader has of being told a story in the oral tradition, the way most folktales are handed down from generation to generation.

Answer 4

There are many themes in The Devil and Tom Walker. One such theme is greed and another is moral corruption.

Answer 5

which certainly has its gruesome and fearful aspects what tone prevails

Answer 6

Tom Walker's ghost comes back to haunt the Old Fort.

Answer 7

he is taken by the devil Tom is thrown upon the horse and swiftly taken back to the old Indian fort and gone in a blaze of fire.

Answer 8

Chicken is good