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    (George 1) This is a quote by John Steinbeck that shows exactly how he felt about being a writer. Steinbeck‚ a Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize for Literature winner‚ is a very popular author in the United States of America‚ even after his death. He is known for his very realistic portrayals of the working class society‚ especially in his beloved Salinas‚ California. He was also a prominent spokesman for the victims of the Great Depression. Most importantly‚ Steinbeck understood that readers wanted

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    So far in East of Eden by John Steinbeck the story has actually resonated with me quite well‚ Adam and Charles are what I see as a split manifestation of who I feel I am right now. Adam is the helpless but passionate and vulnerable side of me‚ a loose cannon of emotion who tries to hand off the fuse to anyone willing to take it‚ but Charles reminds me of the impulsive and seemingly fragile side of me which actually becomes my strongest trait during times of anger or fear. I think they see it in each

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    The American Writer: John Steinbeck           John Ernst Steinbeck Jr.‚ was a well-known American writer (“John Steinbeck (1902-1968)”). His most famous books were Of Mice and Men‚ The Grapes of Wrath‚ and East of Eden (John Steinbeck). “As the author of twenty-seven books‚ including sixteen novels‚ six non fiction books‚ and five collections of short stories‚ Steinbeck received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962” (“John Steinbeck (1902-1968)”).           John Steinbeck was born on February

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    John Steinbeck was born in February 27‚ 1902 in Salinas‚ California. Salinas was an agricultural valley in California. His father was the county treasurer and his mother was a schoolteacher. This is where his education began from a mother that encouraged him to read. The community was a comfortable environment for him to live in because of the encouragement of independence and initiative. His parents didn’t want him to be a writer. They wanted him to have a true profession as a lawyer. His early

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    John Ernst Steinbeck‚ Jr. (February 27‚ 1902 – December 20‚ 1968) was an American writer. He is widely known for the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Grapes of Wrath (1939) and East of Eden (1952) and the novella Of Mice and Men (1937). As the author of twenty-seven books‚ including sixteen novels‚ six non-fiction books‚ and five collections of short stories‚ Steinbeck received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. John Ernst Steinbeck‚ Jr. was born on February 27‚ 1902‚ in Salinas‚ California

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    Kino‚ the main character in the novel "The Pearl" is an example of a common man faced with the daily concerns and dangers of living in poverty. From the start to the end of the novel Kino develops drastically. At the beginning of the novel he is shown to be a kind and loyal husband but as the story continues he becomes an ’animal‚’ a man whom is driven by greed and willing do anything for money. When the story begins‚ Kino is a man perfectly content with his situation despite the lack of material

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    The Pearl‚ by John Steinbeck‚ is abounding with literary devices that assist in conveying the theme of the evils of greed. In the novella‚ Steinbeck tells about Kino‚ a Mexican man‚ who finds a great pearl which he believes will change his life entirely. However‚ when the pearl dealers attempt to deceive him into selling his pearl for a low price‚ Kino ventures to the capital‚ but after facing many trials‚ he must return to his home after his infant son is killed. After this ultimate hardship‚ Kino

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    The Role of Women has been observed‚ changed and argued over for many generations. It is a controversial topic that will continue to be one for the foreseeable future. Author John Steinbeck shows his own perspective for woman in his beloved tale‚ “The Pearl”. In this story‚ Steinbeck writes about a woman named Juana who lives in poverty with her husband Kino‚ and their son Coyotito. When Kino discovers the largest pearl ever found‚ Kino believes the pearl is the key for his family to finally live

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    myths. “The author sold many books and was well known for his mythopoeic writing.” 2. In this quote‚ the author who quoted someone else is accusing Steinbeck of being unpatriotic. “-who threatened the national interest through the socialist themes of his novels‚” shows how the person that said that is trying to make it seem like John Steinbeck is brainwashing his readers to lose the patriotism and coincide with socialist beliefs through his books. The person who said this seems like they are so

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    John Steinbeck John Steinbeck is a well-known American author that was born in Salinas‚ California in 1902. His writings in still appeal to all ages today‚ and continue to influence many. Throughout his life wrote‚ he stories and novels and even helped produce films. Influenced by the farm community of Salinas‚ California‚ as well as historical and personal events of his life‚ John Steinbeck‚ dipole many years of struggle as a write‚ stands one of the most successful American authors of all times

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