<p> Washington Irving (1783-1859)</p><p>. Known as the “______”</p><p>. Studied the ______, but much preferred ______; he had a passion for “…visiting new scenes and observing strange characters and manners.”</p><p>. First two stories in American literature were attributed to him: 1) ______</p><p>2) ______</p><p>. 1stAmerican to achieve international______fame- The English loved him (satirized their way of life)</p><p>. Greatest portion of income not from ______fiction, but from writing literary______</p><p>. Wrote stories that blended the legends of ______with thee ______he had heard while wandering as a young man through New York’s Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley</p><p>. Considered a master of ______and ______</p><p>Literary Focus</p><p> Satire:______</p><p> Satire can be ______. Watch for indicators such as ______</p><p> Imagery: ______</p><p> Themes- ______</p><p>The Devil and Tom Walker</p><p>1. Re-read lines 1-15. What details in the description suggest that this is an ill-fated place? What might be the literary purpose of these lines? </p><p>2. The picture on page 313 by artist John Quidor depicts a man who has just discovered a store of hidden gold. What aspects of the painting help to create an emotional impact?</p><p>1 3. Identify the images in lines 16-30 that help to characterize Tom and his wife. What character traits do these images reveal? (314)</p><p>4. In lines 31-37, Irving satirizes scolding women and the institution of marriage. What humorous details indicate this satire? (314)</p><p>5. What kind of mood is established by the description of the swamp in lines 40-47? (314)</p><p>6. In lines 68-77 what can you infer about Tom Walker from his reaction to the swamp and to his grisly discovery of the skull? (315)</p><p>7. In reference to Deacon Peabody, what does the ‘stranger’ mean when he states, “…as I flatter myself he will be, if he does not look more to his own sins and less to those of his neighbors.”?</p><p>8. Irving describes the tree with Deacon Peabody’s name scored upon it as “fair and flourishing without, but rotten at the core…” What is he inferring about the Deacon?</p><p>9. Reread lines 96-105. Why do you think the trees are marked with the men’s names?</p><p>10. What do lines 115-118 reveal about the author’s attitude toward the activities of the early settlers? Explain.</p><p>11. In reference to lines 111-134, answer the following questions</p><p> According to the narrator, why does Tom show no fear when he confronts the devil?</p><p> What offer does the ‘stranger’ make Tom?</p><p> What were the devil’s conditions for granting Tom the treasure?</p><p>2 12. When Tom’s wife reveals that Crowninshield had died, how does Tom feel? (318)</p><p>13. In line 150, how does Tom’s wife react after he tells her of his secret pact? Does Tom do as she wishes? Why or why not?</p><p>14. Briefly summarize Tom’s wife’s meeting with the devil?</p><p>15. What does Tom do after his wife does not return?</p><p>16. Which images in lines 189-192 suggest that Tom’s discovery won’t be a pleasant one?</p><p>17. How does Irving use humor and exaggeration to satirize a “female scold” in lines 199-207?</p><p>18. Although Tom refuses to traffic slaves, what does he agree to do?</p><p>19. In lines 232-243 how does Tom compare with the devil in terms of his greed and mercilessness? What comment is Irving making about usurers in general?</p><p>20. Describe the ‘economic times’ in which Tom sets up his business. How does Tom’s business proceed?</p><p>21. In lines 264-275 what do the images that are used to describe both Tom and his clients tell you about Tom and his methods? Cite several images.</p><p>22. What type of churchgoer is represented by Tom in lines 276-289? What is Irving’s intent?</p><p>3 23. In lines 321-322 what does the image of “…the big Bible on the desk buried under the mortgage” reveal?</p><p>24. Reread lines 341-345. What message do these images suggest about material possessions and those who seek them?</p><p>Vocabulary</p><p>1. melancholy</p><p>2. persecution</p><p>3. avarice</p><p>4. usurer</p><p>5. speculate</p><p>6. ostentatious</p><p>7. censurer</p><p>4 5</p>