In "The Devil and Tom Walker," Washington Irving criticizes the selfish and heartless sections of American society, especially usurers, by satirizing them through Tom Walker’s character. He also criticizes the hypocrisy of American religious groups through his satirical description of Tom’s churchgoing and through his mention of the Salem witch trials and the persecution of Quakers and Anabaptists. He also seems to suggest that American society was founded on violence and inequality:
"Since the red men have been exterminated by you white savages, I amuse myself by presiding at the persecutions of Quakers and Anabaptists; I am the great patron and prompter of slave dealers, and the grandmaster of the Salem witches."
From Plato
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Explanation:
1. In 2003, Aron Ralston went hiking alone in a canyon in Utah. He trapped his arm under a rock and couldn't move. He had his phone on him and was able to call for help. Ralston Survived.
2. In 1996, Pete Goss was leading a round-the-world yacht race. During a terrible storm, he got an emergancy call. Another competitior, Rafael Dinelli, was in trouble and Goss's boat was the only one in the area. Goss turned back and was able to save Dinelli's life and was able to get back fast enough to win the race.
3. In 1972, the pilot of a plane carrying an Uruguayan rugby team miscalculated his postition and crashed 3,600 metres and ended up in the Andes. The plane was white, but was luckily able to be spotted. There was many injured and 5 died.
