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Themes in The Pearl Theme: underlying main idea or message the author wants to convey (communicate); it is usually implied not stated Directions: Choose.

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1 Themes in The Pearl Theme: underlying main idea or message the author wants to convey (communicate); it is usually implied not stated Directions: Choose three (3) of the following themes from The Pearl, and support them with text evidence and explanation of how Steinbeck communicates that theme.

2 Create chart: Theme Text Evidence & Explanation 1. 2. 3.

3 Choose three themes: Materialism corrupts and destroys.
Love can give someone strength and courage. Creatures naturally prey on those weaker than themselves. Knowledge is power, but a power that can be abused. A dream is good until it becomes an obsession and begins destroying other things of value in a person’s life. There are more illusions than reality in life. Nature must be left untouched to preserve its balance. Human wishes are nothing but vanity. Wealth destroys happiness if it becomes an end to itself.


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