Why does trout walker call miss Katherine a devil women in yhe book Holes by Louis Sachar?

In "Holes" by Louis Sachar, Trout Walker refers to Miss Katherine as a "devil woman" because he is infatuated with her but also feels scorned and rejected. Miss Katherine, a strong-willed and independent woman, does not reciprocate his feelings, leading to his anger and frustration. His derogatory label reflects his inability to cope with her rejection and highlights the themes of obsession and the consequences of toxic relationships in the story.