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Have you ever acted in a certain way and then later changed your attitude or outlook based on events or situations that have taken place?In the novel “The Pearl, written by John Steinbeck and the fictional short story “The Treasure of Lemon Brown” by Walter Dean Myers,this is exactly what happens. The Pearl is about a man named Kino finds a large pearl to help his son who was stung by a scorpion,However men try to steal the pearl from Kino,leading him to show no mercy and kill them which causes…

The Pearl Can wealth be more important than your family? John Steinbeck, the famous american author, wrote the novella, The Pearl. Kino and his family find the pearl of the world, but the pearl gives him greed and anger. They resolve that by throwing the pearl back into the sea. Throughout the novel Kino changes what is important in life as he copes with resolving his internal conflicts. In the beginning of the book, the things that are important to Kino are his family and his boat. A boat is…

The horrors of war plague the soldiers in Remarque’s All Quiet On the Western Front, but their strong friendships save most of them from madness as they drive themselves to survive. Baumer treats his comrades like family, turning to them for advice and comfort. In addition to momentary distractions, such as card playing, Baumer’s relationships motivate him to fight in a war he no longer believes is his. Although Baumer’s friendships leave him estranged from his parents, he forms unbreakable…

Paul Bäumer’s Humanity in All Quiet on the Western Front In All Quiet on the Western Front, there are a multitude of events with the potential to rid Paul Bäumer of his humanity. The nature of his humanity becomes evident through his consideration of his comrades and his adversaries. Many times during the course of the novel, Paul reflects on his inhumane behavior in the war and recognizes the cause of his actions. Also, Paul consistently shows warmth in his communication with people…

Thanks to brilliant imagery and the unpleasant topic of war, All Quiet on the Western Front creates lasting, jarring scenes that stick in the reader’s mind. To me, three specific scenes have stayed with me after completing the book. In chapter four, there is a battle in a graveyard. The battle begins in a field, but the soldiers are then forced to take cover in the graveyard; Paul even has to cover himself with an unearthed coffin. There is a sad irony about the scene, with such deadly violence…

The Power of The Pearl husband, and protagonist of this story is slowly corrupted by the powerful force that is, the pearl. All the while Kino's wife Juana wants the same thing throughout the entire story, the happiness, safety, and love of her family. She, however, does not let the pearl get the best of her, she is not driven by greed unlike Kino, who let's it, in a way, control him. Kino's love for the pearl drove him into a state of madness. It caused him to do and say things he normally…

Victoria Mestre Ms. Kiefer All Quiet On The Western Front: PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD takes over the lives’ of people everyday. PTSD is a debilitating anxiety disorder that is often found in individuals whom have experienced traumatic or traumatizing events. PTSD is common in individuals whom have served in the military and have witnessed traumatic events, therefore, making it next to impossible to live their everyday lives.…

Compare and contrast Erich Remarque and Tim O’Brien wrote several stories about war during their lifetimes. Both Remarque, author of All Quiet on the Western Front, and O’Brien, author of In the Field, write from the perspectives of a veteran that fought in a war. In All Quiet on the Western Front and In the Field, common themes of the horrors of war, the lost generation, and symbolism are presented by Remarque and O’Brien with ease. In both, the stories the authors utilize the horrors of…

In Letters to a Young Poet "Letter One" a young poet asks Rainer Maria Rilke for criticism on his work. Rilke commands the poet to look inside and uses certain words which sets the tone. These commands make Rilke sound like an educator. He creates meaning in the letter by focusing on the importance of the young poet. The tone is friendly. In the first paragraph of his letter Rilke says "Nothing touches a work of art so little as words of criticism" (Pg. 5) He sets the tone for the rest of the…

died. It was time for Maria Theresa, then 23 years old, to succeed to the Habsburg throne. Subjects of her crown lands—the Austrian duchies and Netherlands, and Bohemia and Hungary—were quick to accept Maria Theresa as their empress. But Maria Theresa immediately faced resistance to her succession from European powers who had previously agreed to her father’s Pragmatic Sanction. Under the leadership of Frederick II, King of Prussia, those powers formed a coalition against Maria Theresa. By…