<P> Jackson Benson writes that The Pearl was heavily influenced by Steinbeck's interest in the philosophy of Carl Jung . Steinbeck wrote that he created the story of The Pearl to address the themes of "human greed, materialism, and the inherent worth of a thing ." </P> <P> The Fleming & John song "The Pearl" was based on this story . </P> <P> The American composer Andrew Boysen's Concerto for Trombone and Wind Symphony (2004) was inspired by The Pearl . </P>

The summary of the pearl by john steinbeck