The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving What does it mean to “sell your soul”? Are there...
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The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving What does it mean to “sell your soul”? Are there things (wealth, success, fame, etc.) that you are willing to pay any price for? Do you think it is ever worth the consequences you may suffer?
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The Devil and Tom Walkerby Washington Irving
What does it mean to “sell your soul”?Are there things (wealth, success, fame, etc.) that you are willing to pay any price for?
Do you think it is ever worth the consequences you may suffer?
Some people will sacrifice anything to get what they want…..Moral beliefsPrivacyFamilySelf-respect
Working with a partner, brainstorm a list of people—real or fictional—who fit this profile.Pick one person and list his/her gains and their consequences.
Assign a value to each item and decide whether, overall, the prize was worth the price.
Be prepared to share.
Name of person:
Gains (what do they get?) Consequences (negative effects of sacrifices
Who was Washington Irving?
Turn to page 310
Who was “Kidd the Pirate”? Pirate born in Scotland in
1645 Pursued French and
eventually pirate ships who interfered with British and American trade
In time, however, he became a pirate himself
In 1699, he returned to New York, hoping to be pardoned
En route, he buried or gave away large amounts of treasure.
Was arrested and returned to Boston where he was hanged for murder and piracy in 1701.
Rumors concerning the buried treasure of Captain Kidd have persisted for over 300 years!
In your mind, what do you think the devil looks like?
