Devil+and+Tom+Theme

Foltz's Class:

Per our discussion in class, theme is a main idea or topic that is repeated or developed throughtout a work. What is one of the themes (or, if you like, the dominate theme) found in Irving's "The Devil and Tom Walker"? Post your well-developed response (with textual evidence) on this page's discussion board. Other classes are welcome to join in the discussion also.