The story titled "The Devil and Tom Walker" contains numerous themes. This story focuses predominantly on the theme of greed and it's negative outcome. The protagonist, Tom Walker, is a man known for his greedy tendencies, living a sorrowful life with his wife, who is just as unpleasant and greedy as him. Where in the text is Tom Walker greedy? "Tom might have felt disposed to sell himself to the devil". Tom is vigorously tempted by the devil's alluring deal. This greed leads him to sell his soul to the devil in exchange for money. The wife is also tempted by the devil's deal and brings all her prized possessions to make an agreement with him, but everything does not end well. The theme of religion also figures prominently into the story, especially
