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    Symbolism in the Pearl

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    There was a lot of symbolism in chapter 6 of The Pearl‚ and most of it is very strong. When Coyotito died it symbolized sadness and anger. Kino was sad because it was his first and only child‚ and Coyotito was very important to him. He was also angry because he died because of the pearl. Coyotito’s death finally made Kino realize that the pearl was evil and it was destroying his life. He then knew that he had to throw it away to make the evil go away. Juana and Coyotito symbolize security to Kino

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    Looking Like the Enemy

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    Mary Matsuda Gruenewald‚ Looking Like the Enemy: My Story of Imprisonment in Japanese American Internment Camps 1. Why are interned Japanese Americans referred to as the “silent generation” (p.x)? They were referred to as the silent generation because many of them did not speak about their experiences to anyone‚ not even their children after their times in imprisonment. They were a silent generation. 2. What were the specific challenges Gruenewald and other interned Japanese Americans

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    Symbolism in the Pearl

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    Symbolism in The Pearl by John Steinbeck Novels were created to show a very naive view in great depth. The Pearl is a novel in its most complete form. Steinbeck does this by conveying life symbolically. Through symbols‚ John offers the reader a clearer look at life and it’s content. He shows major imagery in four ways: Kino‚ music‚ Coyotito‚ and the "Pearl of the World". Kino overall symbolizes clearly good and innocent. Kino is thought of as "a wise‚ primitive man" who is hungry for fortune

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    The Pearl Greed

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    B.C. people have been greedy and materialistic. The author of The Pearl decided to write about a traditional Mexican folk tale when he visited Mexico on a marine biology expedition. When he was there he was told about a legendary story about a poor man that found the Pearl of the World‚ so he decided to write a story about it. The story is about a young poor native Mexican that found the Pearl of the World and how finding this pearl changed him. He became greedy and materialistic which lead to many

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    The Pearl Greed

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    important in life. The Pearl‚ by John Steinbeck‚ has a very creative way of showing this. Kino is the main protagonist in the book who‚ at first‚ is very poor and is just trying to live the best life his family. Then‚ he finds a magnificent pearl‚ and he starts to be overcome by greed and looses focus what he really needs in life. Knowing the difference between greed and need is a very important concept. If a person knows the difference then they won’t ever be damaged by greed. In The Pearl‚ Greed vs. Need

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    Greed in the Pearl

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    a person’s personality‚ or reveal the truth about who they really are. This is portrayed in John Steinbeck’s The Pearl‚ through the acts of Kino and the doctor. In the novel‚ simple townspeople‚ Kino and Juana‚ come across a large pearl. What started off as a way to pay for their child‚ Coyotito’s‚ scorpion medication‚ ended up turning them into greedy‚ money hungry people. The Pearl shows us that even a poor man can become greedy when coming across a large amount of money; and drive someone as

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    Pearl Harbor

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    Pearl Harbor” By Michele Rhoney November 7‚ 1941‚ “A day which will live in Infamy”‚ as stated by Franklin D. Roosevelt. There are many conspiracy theories‚ in which people believe Roosevelt knew of the planned attack on Pearl Harbor. The U.S. was caught off guard by the attack and did not have proper intelligence to be able to retaliate on the Japanese. Survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor‚ all shared one similar part of their story‚ security measures were taken

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    Pearl Harbor

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    Pearl Harbor December 7‚ 1941 Pearl Harbor was a day that ultimately changed history by causing Americans to join together in the war effort. It was a day that united the whole country in the war effort. Before this attack‚ there were small rumors‚ and few signs of war support. After the morning of Pearl Harbor‚ the support for the war became unanimous. The attack ensured America’s entrance into the war. Not only was the media all over it‚ Pearl Harbor made Americans passionate about the war

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    The Pearl Greed

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    Reading about Kino in “The Pearl” becoming greedy. The poem “Hotrodders” about taking risks and “Lullaby for 17” choosing not to listen to someone who is older and wiser. Reading these texts have made me believe life is based on the choices you make. Kino chose to make bad choices and it ended up hurting him in the future. Kino‚ in “The Pearl‚” became greedy through his choices. Kino found the pearl of the world and took it to the pearl buyers to get it priced. The pearl buyers would not give him

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    Pearl Harbor

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    The U.S. Navy Role in World War II Edson Mazepos Professor: Dr. Ramesh R. Boodhoo AMH 2030 20th American History 01/03/2013 Everest University Abstract World War II was the mightiest struggle humankind has ever seen. It killed more people‚ cost more money‚ damaged more property‚ affected more people‚ and caused more far-reaching changes in nearly every country than any other war in history. The number of people killed‚ wounded‚ or missing between September 1939 and September 1945 can

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