“The Devil and Tom Walker” by Washington Irving includes great examples of romanticism, such as nature symbols having connections to the supernatural, the importance of inner nature and the emphasis of the individual. In the story, Tom Walker is a selfish man who cares more about money than anyone else, including his wife. One day, while walking in the woods, Tom Walker meets the Devil, who makes a pact with him to exchange his soul for the treasure buried in that wood. Tom refuses and goes back to his wife and tells her that he has given up on an opportunity that could bring them a lot of money. Tom's wife, outraged by his actions, decides to make a pact with the Devil and after several attempts never returns from the woods. The next time Tom goes into the woods he finds that his wife has been killed by the Devil. She finally agrees to make the deal with him, now that Tom doesn't have to share anything with his wife. Tom ignores the Devil's suggestion that he become a slave trader and becomes a loan shark instead. He wakes up...