This enduring, classic fable about human greed, told in Steinbeck’s characteristic style, should be shared with every classroom. I have used The Pearl with my weaker classes as an introduction to symbolism; it works perfectly, as the symbols are easily grasped, but still under the surface. Peace, security, and happiness cannot be bought with wealth, which is the problem that the magnificent pearl clearly illustrates.
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