What trait typical era is brought out in washington lrving short story “the devil and tom walker”?

The trait of the romantic era that was brought by the story of "The devil and Tom walker" is  " The emphasis on individual choice" .

This is actually a short story written by Washington Irving  in the year of 1824 .

This story is about a pirate with the very great treasure which he intend to protect by dealing with a devil who is protecting it ever since he died and the story continues with entry of other characters.

he did it to save us from our sins, so we can see him in heaven 1 day. it's because he loves us so much. he used himself as the final sacrifice, so that we could be forgiven for our sins, so that we can see him in heaven, if we believe.