The Devil and Tom Walker

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:short_story
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:theater
gptkb:television
gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Washington_Irving
gptkbp:character Old Scratch
Tom's wife
gptkbp:conflict man vs. society
man vs. self
gptkbp:critical_reception well-received
analyzed in literature courses
gptkbp:cultural_impact part of American folklore
inspired other works
influenced writers
reference in popular culture
gptkbp:genre gothic fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Devil and Tom Walker
gptkbp:influence American literature
gothic literature
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Faust_legend
gptkbp:literary_devices gptkb:allegory
symbolism
imagery
irony
foreshadowing
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Tom_Walker
gptkb:The_Devil
gptkbp:moral the consequences of greed
the dangers of making deals with the devil
gptkbp:narrative_style third-person
gptkbp:plot loss of wealth
deal with the devil
moral downfall
gptkbp:published_in 1824
gptkbp:setting gptkb:New_England
gptkbp:symbolism the treasure
the devil
the swamp
gptkbp:theme gptkb:folklore
gptkb:greed
moral corruption
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Washington_Irving
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Devil_and_Daniel_Webster
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4