The Pearl
1. Can you think of any twenty-first-century situations that might inspire similar behavior in people? Explain the example you provide.
1. Do you think Steinbeck’s depiction of the ugly behavior of these characters rings true? 1. Why or why not? What inspires these characters to behave in such unsavory ways? Can you think of any twenty-first-century situations that might inspire similar behavior in people? Explain the example you provide.