Part one of term paper
THE PEARL ESSAY: Pursuit of Material Wealth Does Not Bring Happiness In the story The Pearl the main theme is: ambition for wealth and property causes the destruction of man. The story was written from the perspective of the working or low class, which allows the readers the opportunity to reflect how materialism and its pursuit lead to the ...

Part two of term paper
... necessary to the church…or marriage him for that matter." (P.301) The priest says, "Thou art named after a great man-and a great Father of the Church…It is in the books." (P.305) The priest visits Kino's home. He praises and honors him selfishly. These negative characteristics were not only seen in the priest, but were equally shown in the doctor. The doctor represents the greed in society. He too, is a heartless and self-seeking man. He is a villain without any redeeming qualitie ...