Wang Lung

Part I of Essay
Many times those who benefit from their hard work fail to include those who have contributed to it. Often these contributors are left out when the rewards are reaped. Such is the case in The Good Earth, written by Pearl S. Buck in 1923. The man named received many divi ....

Part II of Essay
.... Although the "great fat fellow", out of fear, gave the gold, which he used to return to his land, it was O-lan's ingenuity in searching out the jewels that made a wealthy man. With these jewels, bought much land from the Great House and he also hired numerous men to work this new land. In his later years, Wang Lung became conceited and egotistical. He believed that he had achieved his wealth and prosperity alone and that he was extremely deserving of it all. He had become very successful. He had sons in his home, a second wife, ....