Similarities and differences between the story and playwright of
In “The Devil…” both had the same basic characters, Jabez, Webster, and the Devil. Jabez was also at first poor until he sold his soul for two cents to the Devil just like in the playwright and in the story. In both stories Jabez is an elected official of the state. Also, he forgets that the Devil has to come to collect his soul that belongs to him. In both stories there is also a brief appearance of Miser Stevens, whose soul is now in the form of a moth, which “warns” Jabez of the danger that lies ahead if the Devil takes his soul.