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  In "The Devil and Tom Walker," how does Tom know the man he meets in the forest is the devil?

  Posted by pinksmalldots on Dec 2, 2009 at 04:09 PM

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  What character traits does Tom Walker exemplify?

  Posted by aileenphanmaha on Nov 30, 2009 at 10:48 PM

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  Describe the conflict in The Devil and Tom Walker. What was the central struggle?

  Posted by diamondback on Nov 28, 2009 at 10:34 PM

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  What are the 5 essential plot elements to "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by johndeere-11 on Nov 28, 2009 at 05:43 PM

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  Explain the dark romanticism in "The Devil and Tom Walker."

  Posted by kiarat on Nov 24, 2009 at 07:35 PM

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  In "The Devil and Tom Walker," why does Tom decide not to make a pact with the devil after his first offer?

  Posted by ngheartsu34 on Nov 22, 2009 at 04:17 PM

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  What are some quotes in 'The Devil and Tom Walker' that deal with romanticism?

  Posted by carolinagurlmrb on Nov 19, 2009 at 03:51 PM

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  What is the symbolism of the Walkers' house, the swamp, darkness, and the Bible in "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by jaymilly on Nov 19, 2009 at 03:10 PM

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  He says that land speculation is a fever and the spectators are patients in The Devil and Tom Walker. What is he saying about the love of money?

  Posted by jaymilly on Nov 17, 2009 at 03:35 PM

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  Why does Irving use humor in "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by jackidarling on Nov 4, 2009 at 10:58 AM

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  Why is the treasure of Kidd the Pirate significant to the story "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by fulla on Nov 3, 2009 at 12:52 PM

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  What details suggest at once that he comes from a region of hellfire?

  Posted by swagg334 on Oct 27, 2009 at 05:35 PM

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  What agreement does Tom Walker ultimately make with the devil?

  Posted by lil31992 on Oct 26, 2009 at 06:33 PM

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  Was Tom Walker emotional in the story?

  Posted by krybabii214 on Oct 4, 2009 at 10:44 PM

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  What is the problem in "The Devil and Tom Walker" between Tom and the Boston neighbors?

  Posted by shadow169 on Oct 4, 2009 at 07:33 PM

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  What does the devil offer Tom Walker?

  Posted by hollycobb92 on Sep 24, 2009 at 06:47 AM

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  Describe Tom Walker and his wife.

  Posted by jasminej08 on Sep 22, 2009 at 05:46 PM

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  In "The Devil and Tom Walker" how is Tom's approach to religion similar to his approach to his financial dealings?

  Posted by morganweigle on Sep 17, 2009 at 05:51 PM

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  In "The Devil and Tom Walker," as Tom ages, he becomes "a violent churchgoer." Is Tom's conversion genuine? Offer evidence to support your answer.

  Posted by dustin001 on Sep 2, 2009 at 11:07 AM

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  In "The Devil and Tom Walker", what happened to the person whose name the black man writes in the trees he is chopping?

  Posted by bbaler on Aug 30, 2009 at 03:15 PM

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  How does "The Devil and Tom Walker" demonstrate the theme that social institutions often encourage uncontrolled greed?

  Posted by eddiemizael on Jul 24, 2009 at 06:43 PM

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  What is the denouement of the story,"The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by nicorobin on Jul 14, 2009 at 06:31 AM

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  What is the "bargain" in "The Devil and Tom Walker"?  

  Posted by kahlial2008 on May 17, 2009 at 07:08 PM

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  What are three supernatural elements in The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving?

  Posted by inquisitivestudent on Apr 20, 2009 at 07:54 AM

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  In the story The Californian's Tale by Mark Twain, what was the setting? And how did Twain create the suspense in the story?

  Posted by twlightlover2010 on Mar 27, 2009 at 08:11 AM

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  How does Tom's life symbolically become a "shortcut" much like the path he takes when he first meets the Devil?

  Posted by wkbennett on Mar 26, 2009 at 03:16 PM

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  In "The Devil and Tom Walker," what are some similes, metaphors, personification, and sensory references?

  Posted by g3fca2a on Mar 26, 2009 at 02:23 PM

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  In "The Devil and Tom Walker", why does Tom turn down Old Scratch's first offer?

  Posted by crispin12 on Feb 4, 2009 at 02:52 PM

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  What does the darkness symbolize in "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by belindajg on Jan 16, 2009 at 09:08 AM

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  What is the moral in "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by rlavine on Dec 15, 2008 at 02:27 PM

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  What happens when Old Scratch chops down one of the trees in "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by yfm08 on Dec 8, 2008 at 07:35 PM

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  What is the climax and resolution for the story, "The Devil and Tom Walker?"

  Posted by the1tromboner on Dec 8, 2008 at 08:21 AM

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  What are some examples of how satire is used in "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by missallisen on Dec 3, 2008 at 09:30 AM

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  Where does E-Notes get its source from? Like, where does it find the people for the critical overview?

  Posted by brittanyb143 on Nov 30, 2008 at 11:19 AM

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  What three qualities made the inlet suitable for burying treasure?

  Posted by gopi on Nov 20, 2008 at 03:58 PM

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  In "The Devil and Tom Walker", where are examples of Irving using or making up "legend" in this story.

  Posted by smarto on Nov 12, 2008 at 03:59 PM

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  How can I write a good narrative and descriptive ending for "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by saroya on Nov 10, 2008 at 03:28 PM

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  What is the relationship between Tom Walker and his Wife?

  Posted by kdiffff24 on Nov 9, 2008 at 02:33 PM

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  What impression does the description of the "black man" give you about him?

  Posted by tammy996 on Nov 7, 2008 at 02:04 PM

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  What is the story "The Devil and Tom Walker" about and what does it mean?

  Posted by dcruz87 on Nov 4, 2008 at 06:37 PM

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  Can you explain "The Devil and Tom Walker" in the simplest of terms?

  Posted by mpmcleod on Oct 30, 2008 at 05:44 AM

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  What does Irving use to symbolize hypocrisy and hidden evil in "The Devil and Tom Walker"?

  Posted by kmart23 on Oct 27, 2008 at 08:18 PM

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  What are the romantic elements used in the "Devil and Tom Walker"?  Please give as much detail as possible.

  Posted by talena on Oct 25, 2008 at 04:34 PM

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  Where is a metaphor in "The Devil and Tom Walker" ?

  Posted by zumies on Oct 25, 2008 at 09:08 AM

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  Describe the relationship between Tom and Mrs. Walker.

  Posted by nik1591 on Oct 22, 2008 at 10:59 AM

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  How does Washington Irving use nature in "The Devil and Tom Walker" to show American Romanticism?

  Posted by itsbrit on Oct 20, 2008 at 09:07 PM

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  In the story, the money turns to chips, horses to skeletons, and the house burns. What is Irving trying to say by using these descriptions?

  Posted by kelly-williams22 on Oct 17, 2008 at 05:37 AM

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  In "The Devil and Tom Walker", how does Irving create humor in the story?

  Posted by mz805 on Oct 9, 2008 at 04:08 PM

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  Describe Tom's house in "The Devil and Tom Walker".

  Posted by arod13 on Sep 30, 2008 at 11:33 AM

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  Irving describes land speculation as a "fever" and the speculators as "patients." What do these metaphors mean?

  Posted by princess121591 on Sep 12, 2008 at 06:25 PM