Tom Walker is not afraid of the swamp because he is a greedy and materialistic man who values wealth over integrity. He is not afraid of the devil because he believes he can outsmart him and strike a deal for his own benefit. Tom's arrogance and desire for wealth blind him to the dangers around him, leading to his downfall.
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.
No, in the story of "The Devil and Tom Walker," Tom made a deal with the devil and ultimately faced the consequences of his actions. The devil's bargains are usually binding, resulting in no escape for those who make deals with him.
No he tries to cheat the devil
who is old scratch in "The Devil and Tom Walker"
The satire of the story is Tom and his wifes marriage.
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.
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"Old Scratch" offers Tom the riches of the swamp hidden by Captain Kidd in exchange for Tom's soul.
In "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving, the symbols include the forest, which represents the unknown and temptation; the Indian fort buried in trees, symbolizing past atrocities; and the swamp, which symbolizes moral decay and the consequences of making a deal with the devil.
Old Scratch and Tom Walker
"The Old Gentleman" is the nickname that Tom Walker calls the devil in Washington Irving's short story "The Devil and Tom Walker."