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The Earth-the source of all life and the center of Chinese society

The Poor Fool- represents Pearl Buck's daughter, Carol, who was her only born child and was also mentally handicapped.

O-Lan- represents how women were viewed and expected to act in Chinese society

The second daughter(who was killed immediately after birth by o-lan)- The way that female life was invaluable

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Some symbols in "The Good Earth" include the land, which represents wealth and opportunity for Wang Lung, the House of Hwang, which symbolizes the decline of the old feudal system, and O-lan's pearls, which represent her sacrifice and contribution to the family's prosperity.

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