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Washington Irving was one of the most popular and widely read writers of his time. His timeless classics such as 'Rip Van Winkle,' and 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' continue to be widely read. However, when he published his 'Tales of the Traveler,' that contained the now acclaimed 'The Devil and Tom Walker,' the critics panned it so severely, he never wrote fiction again.

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Turner Crumbley has: Played Nathan Pittman in "Revisited" in 2005. Played Morris Farbstein II in "Glorious Mail" in 2005. Played Hans in "Checkmate" in 2006. Played Tom Walker in "The Devil and Tom Walker" in 2008. Played Gary Harris in "Memphis Beat" in 2010. Played Laird in "Contraband" in 2012. Played EMT in "21 Jump Street" in 2012.


Why does the devil say that Deacon Peabody will be damned?

In Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Devil and Tom Walker," the devil claims that Deacon Peabody will be damned because of his hypocrisy and greed. Despite his outward appearance as a pious and respected member of the community, Peabody is deeply involved in unethical practices, such as exploiting the poor. The devil’s assertion highlights the theme of moral corruption masked by a façade of respectability. Ultimately, it serves as a warning about the dangers of valuing wealth and status over integrity.


What bad trait do both tom walker and his wife have?

greedy


How would you describe Irving's spin on the Faust legend?

Washington Irving's spin on the Faust legend, particularly in "The Devil and Tom Walker," transforms the traditional themes of ambition and moral compromise into a critique of greed and materialism. Instead of a scholarly figure seeking knowledge, Tom Walker is portrayed as a miserly man who makes a pact with the devil for wealth, ultimately leading to his downfall. Irving emphasizes the consequences of moral corruption and the folly of prioritizing wealth over integrity, reflecting the values and societal concerns of his time. This adaptation serves as both a cautionary tale and a satirical commentary on the American pursuit of success.


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Is Tom Walker consistent with his actions in The Devil and Tom Walker?

No he tries to cheat the devil


In The Devil and Tom Walker Who was Old Scratch?

who is old scratch in "The Devil and Tom Walker"


What happens to Tom Walker's money at the end of The Devil and Tom Walker?

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.


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 quotes in the devil and tom walker symbolizes greed?

greed quotes for the devil and tom walker


What was the town like in the devil and tom walker?

what was the town like in the story of the devil and tom walker


Who is the Protagonist of the devil and tom walker?

Old Scratch and Tom Walker


What is the nickname that tom walker calls the devil?

"The Old Gentleman" is the nickname that Tom Walker calls the devil in Washington Irving's short story "The Devil and Tom Walker."


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.


Who is the Antagonist in The Devil and Tom Walker?

'The Devil and Tom Walker' is a short story published in 1824 by American writer, Washington Irving. The Devil is the antagonist in the story.


Why did the devil in The Devil and Tom Walker steal Tom's belongings?

In Washington Irving's "The Devil and Tom Walker", Tom's wife attempts to extract a deal with the Devil by bringing him all of the silver in the Walker House. Things go very badly for Mrs. Walker and she is killed by the Devil. Tom, who never liked his wife, is happy she is gone and doesn't even trouble the Devil about the return of his belongings.


What happeneds to toms money at the end of the devil and tom walker?

Tom Walker's money becomes worthless at the end of the Devil and Tom Walker. His possessions had also disappeared.