It was during this exploration that Steinbeck first heard of the story of the "Pearl of the World," a large pearl which was eventually tossed back into the sea from where it was originally taken. Just before writing this novel, John Steinbeck and his friend Ed Ricketts were exploring the seacoast in terms of the ecological functions of the various organisms that existed there.
Second, some critics consider the novel from an ecological point of view. As noted above, Steinbeck was thoroughly familiar with his material, and thus the novel, through its narrative and characterization, conveys a sense of the very essence of primitive life with all of its trials and rewards. One need go no further than simply noting the power, the restraint, and the beauty with which Steinbeck narrates this simple story. First, there is, as was just suggested, the beauty and power of the narrative itself.
Even though The Pearl is outwardly a simple and beautiful book, there are several ways in which it can be read and appreciated.
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