the devil and tom

 I infer that Tom walker was a greedy, selfish man. The author states that Tom loved money and he's selfish when it comes to his belongings. Tom walker is a none caring man and he has no fear and is never scared.
The author states " no fear where ever he goes" the indirect is that he is crazy. I infer that tom's wife is stingy and selfish. Tom's wife loved money and gold she never cared for her husband. Tom's wife wanted to get away from her husband. The author states that " she took all her valuable belongings to the devil to get away from her husband. I infer that the devil was a mean man. A direct characterization is he told tom he will give him some of the gold but on one condition. An indirect characterization is he is very crazy and scary looking.

Direct characterization is that Tom never cared for anybody but himself. The author says that he saw a black man in a hoodie with all black and red eyes. Indirect is that they didnt say he was scary looking.

Indirect characterization is that Tom never said he was nice and sweet. Tom's wife never said she was old and angry at the world.