Cliffsnotes On Buck's The Good Earth

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into key elements and ideas within classic works of literature. CliffsNotes on The Good Earth explores author Pearl S. Buck's insight into the lives of the Chinese people, particularly the peasant population. Following the story of a Chinese farmer who represents the universal cultivator -- one who knows that his riches and security come from the good earth itself, this study guide provides summaries and critical commentaries for each chapter within the novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work include Personal background on the author Introduction to and synopsis of the book In-depth character analyses for the two principal figures, Wang Lung and wife O-Lan Critical essays on the Chinese practices of foot binding and concubinage Review section that features interactive questions and suggested essay topics Classic literature or modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides. THE GOOD EARTH......Page 1 LIFE AND BACKGROUND OF THE AUTHOR......Page 4 INTRODUCTION TO THE NOVEL......Page 6 LIST OF CHARACTERS......Page 8 CHAPTERS 1 & 2......Page 9 CHAPTERS 3-6......Page 10 CHAPTERS 7-9......Page 12 CHAPTERS 10 & 11......Page 13 CHAPTERS 12-14......Page 14 CHAPTERS 15-17......Page 15 CHAPTERS 18 & 19......Page 16 CHAPTERS 20 & 21......Page 18 CHAPTERS 22-24......Page 19 CHAPTERS 25 & 26......Page 20 CHAPTERS 27 & 28......Page 21 CHAPTERS 29 & 30......Page 22 CHAPTERS 31 & 32......Page 24 CHAPTERS 33 & 34......Page 25 O-LAN......Page 26 THE CHINESE CUSTOM OF FOOT-BINDING......Page 27 LOTUS FLOWER AND CONCUBINAGE......Page 29 ESSAY TOPICS AND REVIEW QUESTIONS......Page 31 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 32 While the story is about a Chinese farmer, Pearl Buck is truly writing about a universal farmer, one who knows that his riches and security come from the good earth itself. She provides an insight into life in China and one of the first novels to reflect an ecological spirit