Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Tom Walker

There is nothing endearing in Tom Walker. He is cheap and gruff. He has no love for anyone-especially not his wife. Although, this is not a surprise, being that she is as unlikable as he is. Tom fights change at first, but he gives in to the greed that caused his wife's death. Love for greed changed his focus. Irving uses words, such as "sterility" and "famine," giving the reader a distinct visual of a love-starved Tom.

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