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LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Once meeting the Devil, Why do think Tom didn’t fear the devil?
A
Tom meant the Devil before.
B
Tom was dreaming.
C
Tom lived so long with a termangant wife.
D
Tom lived so long with a old horse.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Walker House=miserly ways lead to unkept home that is unwelcoming, and lacking warmth, like Tom and his wife. Bible (buried under mortgage papers)=shows Tom’s lack of spirituality. Money-turned-to-chips=worthlessness of unearned money. Descriptions of Tom’s wife=lack of respect for women and marriage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Tom’s wife meets a miserable end in the story “The Devil and Tom Walker.” Upon learning of the treasure hidden near their home, Tom’s wife attempts to make a deal with the devil herself. However, it seems that they got into an argument that concluded with the devil killing Tom’s wife.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tom is never seen again. All his assets become worthless-his coach horses become skeletons, the gold and silver Tom hoarded turns into wood chips and shavings, his mortgages and deeds become cinders, and his great house burns to the ground. Since that day, his ghost haunts the site of the old fortress.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The deal Tom Walker makes with the devil is Tom will receive Kidd the Pirate’s treasure in exchange for his soul (although the exchange of his soul his not explicitly stated in the story, it is implied).

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