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1 “The Devil and tom walker” by Washington irving
Romanticism unit – background information Take out a piece of loose leaf Title it “The Devil and Tom Walker” Notes

2 Washington irving – 1783-1859 Named after George Washington
The first American author to achieve international recognition Born into a wealthy family and expected to become a lawyer Wrote often about the Hudson Valley New York State region from the Hudson river to Albany The setting of many of his stories Many of his stories were based on German tales “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” “Rip Van Winkle”

3 “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
What makes this Gothic Romantic? watch?v=0IDqoRTtdno

4 The faust legend ”The Devil and Tom Walker” is based on the Faust legend. Dates back to the 1500s An astrologer Dr. Faust sells his soul to the devil in exchange for power and money

5 Is it worth it? What do souls represent? What do you mean when you call someone soulless? What would you sell your soul for? What is problematic about selling your soul to the devil or a devil-like figure? What must you make sure of?

6 Literary analysis Third person omniscient point of view: all knowing narrator relates the events of the story. Knows the characters’ inner most thoughts and feeling Stands outside of the action Comments about events in the story

7 Characterization: creating and developing a character
Literary analysis Washington Irving uses both direct and indirect characterization to portray the personality traits of Tom Walker. Characterization: creating and developing a character Direct characterization: writer states what a character is like Mary was lazy, Indirect characterization: reveals traits through the character’s thoughts and actions Mary sat on the couch all day and did not do her homework.

8 Our focus for reading How does Irving use characterization? We will trace how he suggests the attitudes of his characters through descriptive details, comments, and dialogue. Imagery – we will trace how Irving creatives images to support characterization and mood. Overarching Questions: Are You Willing to Pay the Price? Negative consequences can outweigh benefits. Discussion activity. What does Tom Walker gain and lose throughout the course of the story? If Tom at the end of the story could go back in time to his first meeting with the devil, do you think he would make the same deal? Why or why not?

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