1. Using the direct quotes of imagery and diction, describe the setting of the story. How does the author's choice of imagery and diction support the mood? a. Tom's home:

2. b. Indian fort: "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving REVIEW ALL ANNOTATIONS/NOTES c. Boston: 3. Describe the Devil. How does he differ from our traditional perception? What is his nickname in the story? 4. Describe the trees that surround the Indian fort. What do they symbolize? (rotten tree) 5. Explain the scene of Tom meeting Old Scratch. a. Names on the tree stumps b. The pact 6. What is the devil's signature? 7. Why doesn't Tom accept the devil's offer immediately? 8. What does Tom's wife do after he talks to her about the devil's offer? 9. Ultimately, what happens to Tom's wife? 10. a. What does the Devil want Tom to do for the money? b. Why won't he do it? What does this say about Tom? about society? (Analyze using satire / the theme of hypocrisy) c. What does he finally agree to do? (Make sure you know the definition of a usurer.) d. How does Tom become "a rich and mighty man"? What does he do? 11. As Tom grows old, why does he grow anxious? a. Where does he begin to go? Why? b. What does he have on his desk and in his pocket? Why? Symbolism? 12. What is the climax? Explain the scene. Why and how does the Devil take Tom? 13. What do the following symbolize? a. Old Scratch: b. Tom Walker: c. the names on the tree stumps: d. Tom Walker's new house: e. Boston: f. The Bible: g. the Indian Fort: 14. Find a direct quote for each of the themes. Remember to use correct in-text citations. a. Temptation b. Greed (Avarice) c. Lies and Deceit d. Salvation e. Domestic dispute f. Hypocrisy of Religion g. Hypocrisy of Society h. Pride 15. Explain how this is a Faustian Legend. 16. What are 3 lessons learned from the author's purpose of writing this text? 17. Find one text-to-self connection (meaning an actual event that has occurred in our history). 18. Explain how this story is an allegory?