The life of John Steinbeck -- Steinbeck's depictions of Mexicans were based on his personal experiences -- Steinbeck infused a simple parable with his own technique and philosophy -- The pearl initially separates Kino from his simple life -- Kino initially chooses enslavement to wealth to escape poverty -- The townspeople in The pearl have a parasitic relationship with the poor -- Kino and Juana must learn to live in a world of dualities -- Juana is the unsung hero of The pearl -- The pearl bestows the riches of mutual respect -- Kino's dreams for the pearl transcend personal greed -- The pearl inspires Kino to fight the poverty and degradation of his people -- The "culture of poverty" perpetuates distorted views of the poor -- There is a new approach to examining the culture of poverty -- The shooting of a Mexican teen magnifies conflict along the US-Mexican border -- Poverty is on the rise in the US suburbs -- Haitians live in dire poverty -- Western culture and materialism lead to depression.
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