Read the passage from “The Devil and Tom Walker.” What does this passage tell you about the personal viewpoint of the author and
the cultural norms of this period? From “The Devil and Tom Walker” Tom looked in the direction that the stranger pointed, and beheld one of the great trees, fair and flourishing without, but rotten at the core, and saw that it had been nearly hewn through, so that the first high wind was likely to blow it down. On the bark of the tree was scored the name of Deacon Peabody, an eminent man, who had waxed wealthy by driving shrewd bargains with the Indians. A)There was a flourishing business during this period as successful people traded with the Indians. B)People of that region respected the forests and were opposed to the careless cutting of trees. C) The author frowns on the hypocrisy of religious people who take advantage of others.
“And you want to play basketball?” His Father’s brows knitted over deep-brown eyes. “That must be some kind of a joke. Now you just get into your room and hit these books.”
Dandelions are special to Katiness because when her father died, her mother became depressed, and dandelions symbolize happiness, and new beginnings, something Katiness needed.
