John steinbeck - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Parable realistic and has a moral Legend exaggerated story about people Myth literary sub genre of a story that involves gods and heroes, usually expressing a cultures ideals Folktale language of the people, does not need a moral, and main purpose is to entertain Fairytales element of magic, usually follows a pattern, and presents an "ideal", may contain "magic 3" or "stereotyping" Fable non-realistic, has a moral, and animals are often the main character Fable Aesop- "The Fox and t...

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Who are the main characters in OMAM? George and Lennie What is the initial description of George? Small, strong features, every part of him was defined. What is the initial description of Lennie? George's opposite, a huge man, shapeless face, large, pale eyes, wide, slopping shoulders, he drags his arms the way a bear drags his paws. How does the author characterize Lennie at the beginning of the novel? He is slow moving, slopping shoulders and bear like arms. How does the author describ...

The Pearl by John Steinbeck Questions and Answers Rated A Who are the three important characters? Kino, Juana, Coyotito Describe each character using at least 2-3 details. Kino- protective, strong, easy going, poor Juana- respectful, patient, determined, religious Coyotito- baby, stung by a scorpion, innocent What kind of lifestyle do they have? They live poorly, a simple lifestyle, boring What evidence of belief in superstition can you find? Juana says prayers and ancient magic when Coyotito...

The Pearl by John Steinbeck (2023/2024) Graded A Where is The Pearl set? Mexico What stings Coyotito? A scorpion With what does Kino offer to pay the doctor? Eight small pearls How does Kino react when the doctor snubs him? He strikes the front gate with his fists, bloodying his knuckles What does Juana use as a poultice for Coyotito's wound? Seaweed How did Kino acquire his canoe? He inherited it For what does Juana pray when she is in the canoe? A big pearl What is on the list of thing...

The Pearl Final Test (A helpful test created for people to use to study for their upcoming Pearl test. The Pearl was written by John Steinbeck, and is about a poor Spanish family living in the early 1900s. Kino, the father of the family, finds a pearl that he believes will bring good luck to his family. Later on in the story, the pearl causes Kino's family to have extremely bad luck.)

The Pearl by John Steinbeck Questions and Answers Already Passed Explain what it means when it talks about the "songs" Kino hears Whenever something is going to happen Kino hears a song witht the same feeling. If something bad is about to hapen he hears the song of evil. What does Juana do when scorpion bites Coyotito ? Juana sucks the venom out of the bite. How do Kino and his neighbors feel about the doctor? They know he won't say yes but they go with Juana to the doctor anyway. Why is i...

The Pearl Final Test (A helpful test created for people to use to study for their upcoming Pearl test. The Pearl was written by John Steinbeck, and is about a poor Spanish family living in the early 1900s. Kino, the father of the family, finds a pearl tha

Who are the main characters in OMAM? - Answer- George and Lennie What is the initial description of George? - Answer- Small, strong features, every part of him was defined. What is the initial description of Lennie? - Answer- George's opposite, a huge man, shapeless face, large, pale eyes, wide, slopping shoulders, he drags his arms the way a bear drags his paws. How does the author characterize Lennie at the beginning of the novel? - Answer- He is slow moving, slopping shoulders and b...

The Pearl - John Steinbeck – Questions and Answers Already Graded A At what time of day does the novel begin? in the early morning, at sunrise List the three main characters Kino, Juana (his wife) and Coyotito. (their baby) What race are they? Native Indian Describe the house in which they list. The house was made of brush and was located on the beach. it has one room, a dirt floor, a hole in the roof for a fire, a hanging basket for Coyotito, and a straw mat on the floor for Kino and Juana...

The Pearl by: John Steinbeck, Top Questions and answers. 100% Accurate. Graded A+ Hazy mirage - -Air that blurs out somethings and is slightly above the sea Importance of Kino's canoe - -The importance of his canoe is that it was paced down from generations from his grandfather to him.Also with out it he wouldn't be able to feed his family or fight against starvation. Chapter 2-juana prayed for - -She prayed for Kino to find a pearl to help her only child stay alive. pearl formatio...