In The Pearl, Steinbeck tries to say that human nature tendency toward greed, deception and evil, which can cause something good and beautiful to become something bad and evil in both physical and mental ways.

From the novella " The Pearl", written by John Steinbeck, I discovered a few crucial themes that were portrayed in this parable which wield marvelous values, encouragements and enlightenments into this masterpiece.

In The Pearl the character of Kino is our protagonist. Kino is a family man to the fullest extent. He realizes his role in his own family and takes full responsibility to do what is necessary to fulfill his family's needs.

Summarizes The Pearl, by John Steinbeck. Provides a synopsis of the story's major themes.

This essay focuses on the factors that make "The Pearl" a parable.

The major theme of the story The Pearl, by John Steinbeck, is greed. The lesson of the story is that money is not everything in life and sometimes brings greed.

Throughout John Steinbeck's The Pearl, Kino, the main character, looses sight of what is most important to him in his life. He has a family, friends and a life. That all changes when he finds "The Pearl of the World."

The pearl, an interesting novel that teaches more than one can imagine. John Steinbeck is a talented author who captures and expresses his thoughts in the book in a special way that can be decoded and even fun to do.

A comparison from my views to those of a literary criticism from The Critical Survey of Long Fiction on the book The Pearl, by John Steinbeck.

Essay discusses the issues of greed and obsession in "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck.

The characters in 'The Pearl' by John Steinbeck

This essay discusses the theme of "knowledge is power, but a power that can be abused" in John Steinbeck's "The Pearl."

Analyzes the novel, The Pearl, by John Steinbeck. Focuses on the character of Juana. Provides a study of her and her actions in the story.

Essay discusses how the character of Kino is twisted by greed and is severely punished for it in "The Pearl."

Explores the novel, The Pearl by John Steinbeck. Discusses character relationships and major themes. Debates why the village can't communicate with the richer city people.

Essay depicts how greed changes the characters in "The Pearl."

Essay on the book "The Pearl" discussing the main theme of the novel.

Set in a small Mexican village, The Pearl centers on the risky trip of Kino, his wife, Juana, and their son, Coyotito, as they travel to sell an enormous pearl that becomes so important to Kino that he refers to it as his soul. The character development of Kino, Juana, and the events leading up to and supporting their decision to travel to the city to sell the pearl create an awareness of social and perosnal values.

The Pearl by John Steinbeck - How are religion and superstition intertwined within the book.

Reviews the novel The Pearl by John Steinbeck. Summarizes the plot and describes major characters and setting.

Essay provides a literary analysis of "The Pearl."

Juana represents the strength of women as mothers in John Steinbeck's novella "The Pearl." Juana cares for her family and perseveres through problems.

Reviews The Pearl, by John Steinbeck. Provides a brief plot summary.