Evil In "The Devil and Tom Walker" The concept of evil in the short story "The Devil and Tom Walker" can be shown in many ways, by Irvings' symbolism. In the short story, " Tom Walker" symbolizes all of mankind by portraying him as being "sinful" and evil. When there is an intent to destroy, then we get a different level of hatred. We see that good vs. evil has been a theme that is ubiquitous …showed first 75 words of 368 total…

…showed last 75 words of 368 total…take me". After which three loud knocks were heard at the door, and when answered the dark man appeared. The devil threw Tom on his horse and took off toward the old Indian fort. This tale ties in with American value and morals: In the story " The Devil and Tom Walker", many American values and morals are exhibited. Washington Irving used Tom Walker's contradiction of ordinary American values and morals as an example of consequence.