Flashcard: The Devil and Tom Walker

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censurer

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A person who criticizes or expresses disapproval.

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What is Irving ridiculing in the passage about Tom's house?

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Rich people who do things just for show.

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How does Tom try to avoid fulfilling his end of the bargain?

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He becomes very religious.

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What does the black man's action of pressing his finger on Tom's forehead suggest?

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The black man is dangerous.

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ostentation

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Showiness; the act of displaying wealth or knowledge for others to see.

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

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The consequences of greed and the moral implications of making deals with the devil.

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What does Tom Walker's character represent?

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The archetype of a greedy individual who ultimately faces the consequences of his actions.

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What literary device is used in the description of Tom's house?

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Irony; it highlights the contrast between wealth and emptiness.

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What does the black man's disappearance symbolize?

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The inescapability of fate and the consequences of one's choices.

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What is the significance of Tom's religious conversion?

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It represents a futile attempt to escape his fate and the consequences of his past actions.