LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861
AMERICAN RENAISSANCE UNIQUELY AMERICAN ART LITERATURE AND CULTURE
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“It doesn’t matter if you win by an inch or a mile, a win is a win.”
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“Fortunes acquired by greed will become ashes.”
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“Money is the root of all complexities in finance.”
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“Arguing with your loved one always leads to trouble."
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Detailed explanation-1: -Greed is the central theme of “The Devil and Tom Walker.” It is greed that killed Kidd the pirate-for stealing things that did not belong to him-as well as Tom’s wife and even Tom Walker. Tom’s wife is willing to sacrifice anything to take the devil’s offer of riches.
Detailed explanation-2: -"The Devil and Tom Walker” Themes Greed-Greed both begins and ends the story and is woven in throughout the story. Examples include Captain Kidd’s hanging for piracy, Tom’s marriage, and the characterization of Deacon Peabody and Absalom Crowninshield.
Detailed explanation-3: -The theme is religion, and greed (punishment or reward for behavior and their treatment to others. Recall: What agreement does Tom Walker ultimately make w/ the Devil?