It's the destruction/corruption of innocence that comes from civilisation, because Kino was a "man of nature", until he got hold of the symbol of wealth (the pearl). read more
Obviously , their true 'pearl' actually was the little boy, and ironically they lost him due to their greed. This page may be out of date. Save your draft before refreshing this page. read more
Symbolism in the Pearl by John Steinbeck Topics: John Steinbeck, Symbol, Novella Pages: 4 (1500 words) Published: April 23, 2011 In John Steinbeck’s The Pearl, rich symbolism is used to convey the message of the parable being told. read more
In essence, Of Mice and Men is as much a story about the nature of human dreams and aspirations and the forces that work against them as it is the story of two men. read more