The Devil and Tom Walker Questions on Tom's House
The Devil and Tom Walker
In "The Devil and Tom Walker," what setting characteristics are considered Gothic?
The Gothic elements in "The Devil and Tom Walker" include the setting of the ruined Indian fort, which symbolizes the decay of human works and is isolated within a foreboding swamp. This isolation...
The Devil and Tom Walker
Describe Tom's house in "The Devil and Tom Walker."
Tom Walker's house is described as forlorn and starving, reflecting the miserly and isolated nature of its occupants. It stands alone with a few barren trees and never has a fire in the hearth,...