The Good Earth | Part 2

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<p>The story follows Wang Lung’s life as he marries O-lan, builds his farm, survives a severe famine by fleeing south to a city, returns wealthy with plundered jewels, and expands his landholdings. As he gains money and status, his connection to the earth shifts, family tensions rise, and his sons eventually plan to sell the land after his death</p><p>The sacredness and dignity of the land, the corrupting influence of wealth and power, traditional Chinese family structures, and the subjection of women</p>

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The story follows Wang Lung’s life as he marries O-lan, builds his farm, survives a severe famine by fleeing south to a city, returns wealthy with plundered jewels, and expands his landholdings. As he gains money and status, his connection to the earth shifts, family tensions rise, and his sons eventually plan to sell the land after his death The sacredness and dignity of the land, the corrupting influence of wealth and power, traditional Chinese family structures, and the subjection of women

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