The Devil and Tom Walker

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What makes Tom and his wife so unhappy?

Back

They fight about money.

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How does Tom feel when he finds out what happened to his wife?

Back

Gratitude.

Front

Describe Tom Walker's character.

Back

Tom Walker is stingy and cruel.

Front

How do you know Tom valued material things more than his wife?

Back

He is more glad to see the material objects than sad to know his wife has died.

Front

What does 'prevalent' mean?

Back

Widely existing.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Devil and Tom Walker'?

Back

The dangers of greed and the moral consequences of one's choices.

Front

What does Tom Walker's deal with the devil symbolize?

Back

The temptation of wealth and the moral compromises people make.

Front

How does the setting of the story contribute to its themes?

Back

The dark, foreboding woods symbolize the unknown and the moral decay associated with greed.

Front

What role does Tom's wife play in the story?

Back

She represents the destructive nature of greed and materialism.

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What is the significance of the devil in the story?

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The devil represents temptation and the consequences of succumbing to greed.