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CORE HOMEWORK
YEAR 12 ADVANCED ENGLISH
AREA OF STUDY: DISCOVERY
PART ONE
* “The Pearl” – John Steinbeck, Novel, published 1947
* “A Passage to India” – David Lean (1984), Film, based on the novel by E.M Forster
PART TWO
THE PEARL
NOTE: I would like to do The Pearl as my related text for my speech, and present the speech under one overarching argument presenting utopia and dystopia. Under this central concept I would like to explore the various forms of human behaviors, social expectations, conformities and values leading to either utopia or conversely dystopia. Is this ok?
Synopsis
John Steinbeck’s, The Pearl published in 1947 explores humanity’s continual search for what is allusive, aspiring to create perfection without any concern for individualism and human refinement through the characterization of Kino, an Indian Pearl diver. The discovery of “The Pearl of the world” results in visions of perfection and utopia consuming Kino. Blind to the greed, fear and violence the pearl arouses in him and his neighbours, Steinbeck investigates the secretive nature of humanity, the depth of evil within, and the consequences of rebellion.
Analysis
Steinbeck exemplifies the overarching hubris of humanity in their search for perfection and faultlessness has led to the discovery of a path of destruction and imperfection. Kino’s desire for absolute perfection and utopia stemming from the realization, “All of us have been cheated on… the doctor’s ignorance, his cruelty, his avarice, his appetites, his sins,” the high modality language unified with cumulative listing embodied with deliberate pauses, denotes the discovery of the lengths of corruption within The Gulf, triggering Kino’s will to pursue flawlessness as “the pearl becomes his soul.” The overpowering, intense pursuit to achieve a state of utopia leads to visions of,” My son will read and open the books, and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make...
CORE HOMEWORK
YEAR 12 ADVANCED ENGLISH
AREA OF STUDY: DISCOVERY
PART ONE
* “The Pearl” – John Steinbeck, Novel, published 1947
* “A Passage to India” – David Lean (1984), Film, based on the novel by E.M Forster
PART TWO
THE PEARL
NOTE: I would like to do The Pearl as my related text for my speech, and present the speech under one overarching argument presenting utopia and dystopia. Under this central concept I would like to explore the various forms of human behaviors, social expectations, conformities and values leading to either utopia or conversely dystopia. Is this ok?
Synopsis
John Steinbeck’s, The Pearl published in 1947 explores humanity’s continual search for what is allusive, aspiring to create perfection without any concern for individualism and human refinement through the characterization of Kino, an Indian Pearl diver. The discovery of “The Pearl of the world” results in visions of perfection and utopia consuming Kino. Blind to the greed, fear and violence the pearl arouses in him and his neighbours, Steinbeck investigates the secretive nature of humanity, the depth of evil within, and the consequences of rebellion.
Analysis
Steinbeck exemplifies the overarching hubris of humanity in their search for perfection and faultlessness has led to the discovery of a path of destruction and imperfection. Kino’s desire for absolute perfection and utopia stemming from the realization, “All of us have been cheated on… the doctor’s ignorance, his cruelty, his avarice, his appetites, his sins,” the high modality language unified with cumulative listing embodied with deliberate pauses, denotes the discovery of the lengths of corruption within The Gulf, triggering Kino’s will to pursue flawlessness as “the pearl becomes his soul.” The overpowering, intense pursuit to achieve a state of utopia leads to visions of,” My son will read and open the books, and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make...