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A Summary of John Steinbeck’s The Pearl (809 words, 1 pages)

The Pearl, which takes place in La Paz, Mexico, begins with a description of the seemingly idyllic family life of Kino, his wife Juana and their infant son, Coyotito. Kino watches as Coyotito sleeps, but sees a scorpion crawl down the rope that holds the hanging box where Coyotito lies. ... Read More

A Paper on the Character of Pearl in Nathaniel Hawthorne The Scarlet Letter (631 words, 1 pages)

Nathaniel Hawthorne presented the child Pearl to the audience in his novel, The Scarlet Letter as a living representation of the letter itself. Hester Prynne was condemned to wear a crimson letter "A" on her chest for committing adultery while her husband was said to be lost at sea. The ... Read More

The Role of Symbolism and Materialism in the Characterization of Kino in The Pearl (650 words, 1 pages)

We have all causally thought about having an immense amount of money, but never did we think of the effect it would have on our mind, body, and soul. The Pearl is about how Kino, a poor diver encounters a valuable pearl that brings him desolation. The theme of The ... Read More

Bombing of Pearl Harbor and United States Involvement in WWII (577 words, 2 pages)

December 8, 1941 was a solemn day. The day after Japan dropped the bomb on Pearl Harbor, the people of the United States mourned. If ever there was a time when Americans wanted to enter World War II, it was then. The United Sates had been deceived by the Empire ... Read More

A Review of Sir Gawain and The Green Knight by the Pearl Poet (932 words, 3 pages)

Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, by the Pearl Poet, begins as a story about King Arthurs court and The Knights of the Round Table, but soon transforms into a story of love, temptation, and power. The story starts with an image of the court and a giant green stranger ... Read More

Analyzing the Character of Pearl in the Novel The Scarlet Letter (919 words, 3 pages)

Many people say that their actions define who they are. In some cases, it defines their family as a whole. In the novel The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Pearl is always associated with Hesters sins. Although she does act disobedient and immature to Hester at times, Hawthorne characterizes Pearl ... Read More

Pearl’s Innocence in The Scarlet Letter (513 words, 2 pages)

Her tiny sausage like fingers lifted the frosty cardboard flap. Trying to conjure up the memory of how her mother had done this, she yanked a single stick from the others. Her hands and legs dragged across the shag carpet, she ran the twig across the wall. The sudden warm ... Read More

An Analysis of The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck (1373 words, 4 pages)

Wang Lung treats his father with great respect. It is in the culture of ancient china to obey and appreciate your elders. For example, at the beginning of the book Wang Lung rises early every morning to bring his sick father warm water and food. Even when the family is ... Read More

The Symbolism of the Character of Pearl in The Scarlet Letter, a Novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1241 words, 4 pages)

Nathaniel Hawthorne is famed for the way in which he paints an extremely vivid picture of his characters. Each character has an incredible number of layers that are exposed as the work unfolds. The Scarlet Letter, by far Hawthornes most well know work, is a flawless example of his character ... Read More

The Significance of Pearls in the Persian Gulf (943 words, 4 pages)

In the context of originality, pearls serve as the symbol of wealth,royalty and beauty especially in the UAE and the world at large. This isbecause they are rare and to find them might take some quality time in thesea. Basically, the history of pearling dates back to some seven thousandyears ... Read More

Pearl as the Redeemer of Characters in The Scarlet Letter, a Novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne (994 words, 3 pages)

Pearl as RedeemerPearl is more of a symbol than a character in The Scarlet Letter, acting as the redeemer for each character and helping him or her atone and then achieve salvation. Most importantly, she aids Hester in her role as the Penitent Sinner, consistently forcing her to reflect on ... Read More

The Significance of the Girdle in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a Verse by Pearl Poet (976 words, 3 pages)

The Girdles SignificanceIn the Pearl Poets Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, after two failed attempts at seducing Gawain, Lady Bertilak grants the knight a gift in response to his disinterest and inability to give her a keepsake of any sort. As Gawain refuses the gift of the exquisite, red ... Read More

A Literary Analysis of the Pearl Harbor Speech and the Declaration of Sentiments (314 words, 1 pages)

Thesis statement The Pearl Harbor Speech and The Declaration of Sentiments influenced American history, thanks to the bias and technique they used. There is no doubting that the Pearl Harbor speech of 1941 and the Declaration of Sentiments of 1848 had impacted American history. Whether the effect their statements had ... Read More

The Struggles of the Black Americans in Civil Rights Movement, a Book by Michael Ezra (860 words, 3 pages)

Despite being taught about the civil rights movement in history classes, the reality of how black Americans lived never seemed to be emphasized enough until I read the introduction of the book Civil Rights Movement by Michael Ezra. Ezra concisely explains the reality of black Americans every day struggles outside ... Read More

The Little Touches of Modernism in the Works of Ezra Pound and the Authors of Dadaist Manifesto (1067 words, 5 pages)

The year of 1918 was quite an eventful one across the globe, as World War I was coming to a close -- and, with the end of one era began another. During this time, both Ezra Pound, the American author of A Retrospect (1918), and the multiple authors of Dadaist ... Read More

The Valuable Pearl in the Book The Pearl by John Steinbeck (310 words, 1 pages)

You would think that if you gained something of value it would only cause good things to happen, and no harm. However this is not the case in the book The Pearl. John Steinbecks novel The Pearl, is about a Mexican family Kino, the husband, Juana, the wife, and Coyotito ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Pearl, an Alien From the Show Steven Universe (2235 words, 8 pages)

BiographyNot very often will one find a character in a show marketed for children that shows obvious signs of mental illness. The character that will be discussed today, who simply goes by the name Pearl, is from a show called Steven Universe, a cartoon that is still currently airing on ... Read More

Character Analysis of Pearl in the Scarlet Letter, a Book by Nathaniel Hawthorne (655 words, 2 pages)

The Scarlet Letter Pearl Being A Symbol Vs. Pearl Being A CharacterAccording to Dictionary.com, a pearl is defined as being a smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain mollusks and composed of...layers as a protective coating around an irritating foreign object valued as a gem when lustrous and ... Read More

A Discussion on the Relocation of the Japanese to Relocation Camps After the Attack on Pearl Harbor (355 words, 1 pages)

The attack on the Pearl Harbor and the spread of sabotage rumors by Japanese Americans re-ignited the stereotype of racism in America during the Second World War. The rumors spread on the Hawaii and started to creep in the mainland. According to the investigation reports of the Pearl Harbor attack, ... Read More

An Interpretation of Save You, a Song by Pearl Jam (1330 words, 6 pages)

Save You is one of Pearl Jams greatest hits and was released in 2003 as a single. The song represents the anger, frustration, and desperation felt by an individual who is watching their close loved ones or friends suffering through something. It is widely speculated that the inspiration for the ... Read More

The Underlying Theme in City of Pearl, a Novel by Karen Traviss (628 words, 2 pages)

In Karen Traviss novel City of Pearl there is a strong underlying theme that has to do with the morals of human nature and their poor ability to protect the balance in their environments. She really makes you examine the choices that we are making with our planet right now. ... Read More

A History of the Attack on Pearl Harbor (852 words, 4 pages)

The current position of the United States as the worlds sole superpower is unique and extraordinary in that it can mainly be attributed to her outcome from the Second World War, and even more so the way she entered it The Attack on Pearl Harbor. The few critical hours in ... Read More

A History and Effects of the Attack on Pearl Harbor (6065 words, 18 pages)

Seventy years later and the attack on Pearl Harbor is still remembered and considered to be a fundamental part of Americas culture and identity. The Japanese attack that thrust the US into the Second World War will always be regarded as dastardly, wicked and barbaric. It caused the deaths of ... Read More

A Critical Analysis of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by the Pearl Poet (1724 words, 5 pages)

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by the Pearl Poet is a medieval romance, it upholds the medieval tradition of courtly love which is a tradition of a knight courting a married woman, who is supposed to be unattainable, however in this tale the tradition is slightly altered in that ... Read More

The Rebellious Character of Pearl in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (488 words, 2 pages)

AP English 11-2Mr. GildenThe Scarlet Letter Assignment 2Throughout The Scarlet Letter, Hesters daughter Pearl seems to be an allegory much more than a real human being, representing several allegorical images. Although Pearl is a complex character, she is nearly all symbol and little reality as she acts as a symbol ... Read More

The History of Roosevelt and Pearl Harbor (2177 words, 4 pages)

Roosevelt and Pearl HarborOn December 7, 1941, The Empire of Japan attacked the United States navy base at pearl harbor. The attack was a surprise to Americans because most people thought that Germany would be the first to strike. The causes of this attack by Japan leave a paper trail ... Read More

The Bombing of Hiroshima and the Attack on Pearl Harbor During the WWII (721 words, 3 pages)

One of the most devastating things about war is when one country is Terribly cruel and is an uncivilized nation (Harry S. Truman to Russell). Japan was very cruel to the U.S beginning back in 1940 before a bomb was dropped on Pearl Harbor. Scientists were racing to learn more ... Read More

The Role of Pearl in the Novel, The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (561 words, 2 pages)

A Pearl in Her Eyes Through close analysis of Nathaniel Hawthornes The Scarlet Letter, it is noted that symbolism plays an important role in further understanding the life of a sinner in Puritan society. Hawthorne incorporates various symbols throughout the novel to allow readers to deeply examine and realize the ... Read More

The Factors Behind the Attack of Pearl Harbor (364 words, 1 pages)

There are a number of factors that fueled the Japaneses anger and led them to attack Pearl Harbor. One of the most important reason was the ban made by President Roosevelt on the trade functions of Japan. Especially the export of oil, steel and crap iron. This ban gave a ... Read More

The Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the Reasons Behind It (632 words, 2 pages)

In September 1940, the U.S. placed an embargo on Japan by prohibiting exports of steel, scrap iron, and aviation fuel to Japan, due to Japan's takeover of northern French Indochina. Then in April 1941, the Japanese signed a neutrality treaty with the Soviet Union to help prevent an attack from ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013