“As one friend put it, 'The guy's a freak and she ran for the hills'” (Morton 263), shows Tom Cruse to be controlling and authoritarian, and yet controlled by powerful Scientologists, while feeling remorse for Sofia. The author shows no sympathy for Tom, attacking him for trying to manipulate Sofia, but with no quotations, or information on Tom's side of the situation, it's unknown if Tom was manipulated by the Scientologist. The topic of Scientology, and how Tom treats Sofia are a reoccurring theme that the author focus on. Scientology played a huge role in Tom's life, for this reason, the author chooses to focus on the idea when talking about Tom Cruise. In addition, Sofia's Catholic faith and Tom's belief are one of the main reasons why …show more content…
All of the quotation that the author use are from Sofia's friend, giving out only one side of the story. There are no quotations of anyone who are friends with Tom Cruise or anyone defending Tom's side, thus questioning the author's motivation of writing the biography.sult of Sofia being popular in the Hispanic community, they see her as an opportunity for recruitment in Latin America. Morton has been repeating the topic of Scientology, possibly to show the reader how important Tom feels about Scientology, but on the other hand, shows the reader how Tom and the Scientologist aggressive game being played, to have Sofia join the religion …show more content…
To be fair, I was looking for information on Katie Holmes agreeing with Tom that she and her children will have to turn only to Scientology treatment when dealing with mental or terminal illness, however, I find this excerpt about Sofia and Scientology to be more interesting. “Unlike her daughter, this devout Catholic was not given an armful of literature as she left. All conversion efforts were focused on Sofia-they had been since she first met Cruise” (Morton 261). I found this quote to be the most shocking, and another reason why I choose this excerpt, because it shows the Scientologist's desperate attempt at trying to get Sofia to join. I also found it interesting that this text seems to focus more on Sofia's view of the relationship, in a biography about Tom
...t through, the director wanted to show that they were also bad times for his doting mother and his concerned brother. In particular, Tom led to very emotional times after he was shot by the rival gang, burns and was hospitalized (Wellman, “The Public Enemy”). One particular scene that the director of the movie included is that of Tom beating his wife with grapes. The director indicated over media interviews that he added the scene from what he faces at home especially when dealing with his wife.
Tom Walker’s devil is a dark-skinned man with red eyes, red sash, and an axe. Tom was a malicious, greedy person who dealt with the devil in order to gain some wealth. He and his wife would fight constantly day after day. Tom was not a wealthy person
her son to have a better life. As for the real Tom it was very embarrassing
In “The Devil and Tom Walker,” written by Washington Irving’s, Tom Walker gives his soul to the devil for greediest. For example, in the story, it was said, “He accumulated bonds and mortgages, gradually squeezed his customers closer and closer and sent them at length, dry as a sponge, from his door.” This shows how greedy and selfish he was for not caring about what anyone else feels,
...was the hardness of his terms. He accumulated bonds and mortgages; gradually squeezed his customers closer and closer; and sent them at length, dry as a sponge from his door"( ).The local problem is a stepping stone to present the universal; one, which is the subject of greed, science everyone is tempted by greed. Moreover, the narrator remains in omniscient point of view to make readers know what others think about Tom: "Her voice was often heard in wordy warfare with her husband; and his face sometimes showed signs that their conflicts were not confined to words. No one ventured, however, to interfere between them; the lonely wayfarer shrunk within himself at the horrid clamor and clapper clawing; eyed the den of discord askance, and hurried on his way, rejoicing, if a bachelor, in his celibacy. After reading this passage, readers gain a bad impression of Tom.
Tom Shiflet’s sinful nature is highlighted by both the Christian symbols present in the story and in the changing weather that accompanies his immoral act. A quiet life with Lucynell was not meant to be for Tom Shiflet, much to the dismay of Mrs. Crater. While Tom’s actions are by no means justified, one cannot overlook the fact that both these women were forcing Tom to change into something he was not. Tom was never meant to live the quiet married life, he was a drifter, a backcountry traveler who stopped to admire the sunset, and left under a cloud.
We do not know much about Tom’s childhood; however it is clear that his life has progressed into a sociopathic lifestyle. We do know that, “[His] parents died when [he] was very small” and that “[He] was raised by [his] aunt in Boston.” (25) He disliked his aunt, hated her, and wanted to kill her.
Terry, Maury. The Ultimate Evil: The Truth About Cult Murders: Son Of Sam & Beyond. New York: Barnes and Noble Publishing Company, 1987.
...panic” as they slip “precipitously from his control”(125). He feels nothing constructive, but he feels panic, which is a typical reaction to being unable to cope with one's surroundings and situations. It is this moment which affords us most clearly a view of how Tom has been consumed by his ambitions.
Irving, Washington. “The Devil and Tom Walker”. Elements of Literature: Fifth Course. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2008. 175-185. Print.
Tom and George show their attitudes about women throughout the book; they have similarities and differences. Both, Tom and George are disrespectful to the women. Throughout the book, the reader learns about Tom’s constant cheating. He was even caught
She wants Laura, if not herself to be taken care of. At that moment in the play Tom is the breadwinner in the family and up to this point Tom is the underpriviledged child that wants to move on. He wants to pursue his dream, a more adventurous life. Tom was a likable character until we find out he didn't pay the electric bill with the intended money. When Jim is over and he says "I paid my dues this month, instead of the light bill".
The leader of the cult recruited women by his charm. He stalks his chosen females and figures out a way to meet them. For example, "Aldrete was driving through Matamoros on July 30, 1987, when a shiny new Mercedes cut her off in traffic, narrowly avoiding a collision. The driver was apologetic, suave and handsome. He introduced himself as Adolfo Constanzo, a Cuban-American living in Mexico City. There was an instant chemistry between them, but Constanzo made no sexual overtures. He noted with pleasure that Aldrete's birthday was the same as his mother's. In fact, the meeting was no accident. Constanzo had been watching Gilberto Sosa, weighing his connections. The meeting with Sara Aldrete was carefully stage-managed, as was their burgeoning friendship and her gradual introduction into the occult” (Newton). He had done this many times and it was easy every single one of them. He made people feel safe when they were with him and he made them believe that the cult was protection from things all around them that posed any danger. Also, after Adolfo pledged himself to the devil, he thought he was obtaining supernatural powers. He claimed he could tell the future and help people with his new gift and in return allegiance to his cult. One example is, “Adolfo started offering his fortune telling and ritual cleansing services to
In the Devil and Tom Walker Tom’s wife has a temper, loud mouth and she was strong . His face sometimes showed signs that their fighting may have been more than words. She would hide things from Tom. They did not have a very good marriage. Again Irving portrayed the wife as loud and nagging.
Tom is a character many people in this generation can relate to. Although the play was written many years ago Tom is just like any other millennial from this day and age. He basically hates his job because it’s not fun. He can’t cope with the fact that he has to pick up all the slack his father left behind. He even seems to think that running away will fix everything. All of these things are very common in society today.