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Essay Archive - The Good Earth: Summary
The Good Earth: Summary
Wang Lung was the son of a peasant farmer. When it came for him to marry,
his father chose a slave girl from the house of Hwang who was hardworking. O-
lan, Wang Lung's wife was a good wife for Wang Lung. She did not waste
anything, and made items such as shoes for the family so Wang Lung could save
his money for other things.. She worked endlessly for Wang Lung and his father,
and even helped Wang Lung plow the field. One day while helping on the field,
O-lan went inside and bore their first child. Luckily, it was a boy. Girls at
that time were always slaves, or married to other....
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