Response to Literature E03 - the Pearl

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Response to Literature E03 Prewriting: Make a topic chart for The Pearl listing possible themes Title and author of the novel What the novel is about Possible themes The Pearl by John Steinbeck Kino and his family’s life has changed when they found out a special pearl. - Greed as a Destructive Force - The position of women in old society - Good vs. Evil Try It 1. What clues does the title offer about a main theme? Explain. The Pearl is special, glimmy, very expensive and hard to find; therefore, only rich people can afford to buy it. 2. What statements about life does the author make? "there were more illusions than realities." Chapter 2 "A plan is a real thing, and things projected are experienced. A plan once made and visualized becomes a reality along with other realities--never to be destroyed but easily to be attacked." Chapter 3 "removed from human experience; that they had gone through pain and had come out on the other side; that there was almost a magical protection about them." Chapter 6 3. What lessons about life do the main character’s actions reveal? Through Kino’s actions, the story tells us about the ambition, greed and a savage criminal. 4. Are there any symbols that play a significant role in the novel? How do they relate to the main character’s actions? Yes, there are. The pearl is a symbol of wealth; and in this story, it creates greed on Kino, the main character. Plot Chart Novel Title: The Pearl Theme: Greed as a Destructive Force - Kino and his family enjoys their simple life in La Paz. - One day, Kino’s son, Coyotito, is stung by the scorpion. - Because Kino do not have money to pay the fee, the wealthy doctor in town will not treat the baby. - Kino finds a great pearl when he goes diving. He recognizes that he is now a wealthy man. His life changes quickly and many people in town try

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