Throughout the history of mankind, the lust for wealth has been the cause of wars, murders, and many types of criminal acts. In the story, The Pearl by John Steinbeck, the pearl started out as a sparkling jewel of splendor, and then evolved into a malignant growth of evil. The desire to possess it and the wealth that it represents changes the lives of three law-abiding people (Juana, the Priest, and the doctor) and ultimately destroys them.
Juana, the faithful wife of Kino, a poor fisherman, had always lived a spiritual life. Even though she was poor, she felt content and happy. When a scorpion stung her son Coyito, she immediately turned to God and began to pray for her son's life. When the child's health did not improve, Juana took the baby to the doctor. Since he only treated the wealthy people of the town, he refused to treat the child and turned them away. In desperation, Kino turned to the sea to seek his fortune. Luck was on his side, and he found a very large and beautiful specimen of a pearl. When Juana first saw the "Pearl of The World", she felt as though all of her prayers had been answered. If she could have foreseen the future, she would have had second thoughts about this rare jewel. That night, as they were about to go to sleep, he heard a "sound so soft that it might have been simply a thought." and he quickly at-tacked the trespasser. This is where the problems for Juana and her family began. Kino committed an act that he ordinarily would not have been capable of doing. The feeling of greed and fear mounted in Kino's body and made him lose control of his actions. Soon even Juana who had always had faith in her husband, began to doubt him. "It will destroy us all" she yelled. She had tried to help Kino before too much trouble had occurred, but she realized that she was not competent enough to help.
The Hippocratic oath, which is taken by all doctors, states that he/she is expected to aid all people who are sick, (not just the ones that are capable of paying the medical fee).
Is Greed Destructive? ... For the most part, in this country people do things to make a profit. ... Greed has its positive side. ... Greed commonly is a foundation of many lives, yet people still attack those that have the desire to make their own lives better. ... Since greed is often associated with money, people strive to get more and more of it. ...
Greed can be a very destructive part of everyone's life. ... Some people let their greed get out of control, which was exactlywhat happened in Salem during the witch trials. Three people's greed brought up this whole tragedy of the trials, convictions and hangings. ... Many people's greed brought on these atrocities in Salem, but especially the greed of Thomas Putnam, Reverend Parris and Abigail Williams. If people such as these let greed rule their lives, turmoil is brought about. ...
As fast as William Shakespeare could write his plays, there have been people there to criticize and pick apart his work. ... Iago's sinister character may have made him appear purely evil, but his motivations for destroying several people's lives were purely human. Revenge, jealousy, bitterness and fear are all very common weaknesses that people struggle with. ... But, in the end, it is his human nature that destoys him....
Greed is Good-No In the dictionary greed is defined as a selfish desire to acquire more than one needs or deserves. ... We all want certain, and sometimes some people want more than others. ... I believe greed is not good because it can bring out the worst in people , and present situations, and people at their worst. ... Greed is also a bad thing because it can result in people doing things that they would not normally do. ... Greed to me has a negative role, where people may not be themselves, because they are never where they want to be, they are never satisfied and always want someth...
But in reality, these inspiring harmonies are false and a reminder that the governed people will always be oppressed. Dmitri Shostakovich's actions demonstrate heroism by being a voice for the people of the communist nation. His music tells the story of the truth behind the greed and corruption of the Soviet Union. ... Shostakovich was able to balance maintaining his life and status while still being a voice of the people. ... His actions teach us the story of the innocent and the greed of the powerful. ...
As an adult I can relate to what this is all about, greed. ... Greed is slowly destroying the values of the United States and its traditional hope of people. ... The answer is greed. ... However, greed was just in the shadows waiting for her. ... Did these people have this seed of greed lying dormant within their souls waiting for the rains of opportunity to sprout? ...
If I talked for 10 minutes would you consider that greed? ... Greed is a selfish desire for more than one needs or deserves. ... Greed has been the driving force behind every single war ever fought. ... It was his greed of power and his hatred of Jews that brought about the deaths of over six million people in Nazi Concentration Camps and the Second World War. ... Greed hurts everyone, but it especially hurts the greedy person. ...
It manifests itself in all aspects of life, in all people living. ... However to millions, perhaps billions of people, greed is something else, something more. Some people depict greed as being a quality of the evil, self-seeking, and corrupt. ... Most jobs and societies are produced because of greed since it is a motivator and persuader and pushes people to try and achieve their best. ... Their determination to get more creates a wake behind them which people are able to fill. ...
