Early in the story, Hadleyburg is deemed as an "incorruptible town" but also admittedly that "throughout the formative years temptations were kept out of the way of young people, so that their honesty could have every chance to harden and solidify, and become part of their very bone"; thus creating a stage for a test of its citizens. ... Satan's visit demonstrates to the people the lack of Moral Sense in their community. The large sum of money represents the first temptation the town has had to face and tests the citizens' true nature. ...

• Word Count: 476
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: Undergraduate