“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck ( ) Born in Salinas, California 1962 Nobel Prize for Literature

“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck The Seven Deadly Sins: 1. Pride 2. Envy 3. Anger 4. Sloth 5. Avarice 6. Gluttony 7. Lust

“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck John Steinbeck: Born in Salinas, California on February 27, 1902, which is the state of many of his stories. 2 qualities mark his work 1. a deep feeling for nature 2. a profound sympathy for people Attained literary success in 1937 – “Of Mice and Men” Wrote adaptation for stage for this novel Received New York Drama Critics AWard

“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck Wrote “The Grapes of Wrath” in 1939 About the Great Depression Awarded the Pulitzer Prize for this novel 1962 was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature Wrote “The Pearl” in in the setting of La Paz on the Baja peninsula in which the pearl industry is of great importance. This story is based upon a true story that Steinbeck heard when he was there on a marine biology expedition.

“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck This work focuses on the outcasts of society—the poor, the uneducated, the demented, and the rebellious. It illustrates Steinbeck’s outrage at man’s inhumanity to man. It is also based upon Jesus’ parable in Matthew 13:45-46 [RSV] “Again, the Kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.”

“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck A novella: is a shorter novel that tells a story with several characters and may have more than one plot, with complex levels or situations, and it presents a picture of real life. A novella includes, besides a plot and characters, setting, theme, point of view, style (forms of expression, length of sentences, choice of words by author), and tone (author’s attitude toward story).

“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck I. Facts: A. Title: The Pearl B. Type of work: Novella C. Genre: Parable, allegory 1. parable: a story that teachers a lesson 2. allegory: a story whose characters represent abstract ideas in order to teach a lesson

“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck D. Time written: E. Narrator: anonymous narrator tells a story as if he knows it well, but tells the story as a storyteller from the time period F. Point of view: third person omniscient who provides commentary on the story from three different perspectives of Kino, Juana, and the doctor.

“The Pearl” by John Steinbeck G. Tense: this is told in the past H. Setting: late 19 th century or very early 20 th century in a Mexican coastal village called La Paz on the Baja peninsula I. Protagonist: Kino J. Antagonist: doctor, trackers, evil