The Good Earth
Talk about the family's changes of fortunes. what does its force them to confront about their culture and themselves?
Please make answers small
Please make answers small
You want a short answer? I think that the best place for you to start would be the "theme" section right here at gradesaver. Read through each of the section, and I think you'll be able to choose the ideas you feel are most important in formulating a "short" answer to this question.
http://www.gradesaver.com/the-good-earth/study-guide/major-themes/