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Why did john steinbeck write the pearl

Why did the writer write this story

Asked by areejhosari on 22 Sep 07:58

Last updated by Cat on 22 Sep 17:41

1 Answers

Answered by Cat on 22 Sep 17:41

Much like Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, Steinbeck was interested in a parable reflecting the human condition. I think that Steinbeck was disallusioned with the greed and politics of the world.