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The Devil and Tom Walker

by Washington Irving

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The Devil and Tom Walker

In "The Devil and Tom Walker," Tom's shortcut is shown to be an ill-chosen route firstly because it is difficult and dangerous to traverse, secondly because it makes his journey longer rather than...

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The Devil and Tom Walker

Tom Walker enters the swampy forest as a shortcut on his way home, a decision that symbolizes his moral corruption and desire for worldly gain. The swamp represents the corrupting temptations of...

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