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To report on society's problems was the goal of muckrakers.
That alcohol is evil and the cause of all of society's problems. Therefore banning alcohol will solve all of society's problems (which as was demonstrated by Prohibition is not only not true, but actually increases many of society's problems).
It impacted society by making math problems easiers
That depended largely on how tolerant 'Christian society' was.
Training men and building equipment to fight the war.
i've read the pearl, and i think it's 400 years old.
kinos dick was as hard as a prosthetic leg
It looked like a brush house surrounding other brush houses?
In "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck, Kino is a poor fisherman who is considered to be at the lower end of the social hierarchy in his village. He faces discrimination and exploitation from those in power due to his socioeconomic status.
Kino throwing away the pearl can be seen as a sign of defeat. It symbolizes his realization that the pearl has caused more harm than good and that his pursuit of wealth has led to tragedy. In letting go of the pearl, Kino is freeing himself from its corrupting influence and seeking redemption.
To report on society's problems was the goal of muckrakers.
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The opening scene of "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck sets the stage by introducing readers to the tranquil life of Kino and his family before their discovery of the valuable pearl. It establishes the contrast between their simple, content existence and the materialistic desires that the pearl will ultimately bring into their lives, foreshadowing the themes of greed and societal corruption that will unfold.
The music of evil represents Kino's inner turmoil and conflict as he contemplates the consequences of his actions following the pearl's discovery. It symbolizes the fear and doubt that the priest's visit brings, as well as the darkness that threatens to consume Kino and his family.
WW2.
When Kino went to sell his pearl, he encountered corruption and greed among the pearl buyers who conspired to offer him a lower price than the pearl's worth. Kino refused to accept their low offers, resulting in increased tension and eventually leading to a violent confrontation in which Kino killed a man in self-defense. This event set off a series of tragic events that ultimately led to the loss of Kino's family and the destruction of his dreams.
Society had to live their daily lives on a war footing.