Zone AE - An area inundated by 1% annual chance flooding, for which BFEs have been. determined. Zone AH - An area inundated by 1% annual chance flooding (usually an area of ponding), for which BFEs have been determined; flood depths range from 1 to 3 feet.
Eastern cultures believe that pearls symbolize purity and spiritual transformation. Simply wearing a pearl reminds the wearer to be honest, pure, wise, and to walk with the utmost dignity. Different colors of pearls bear different meanings. As expected, white pearls symbolize purity, innocence, faith, and honesty.
Symbolism makes us think as readers, and the author asks us to consider our own values. The pearl itself is a great example of symbolism. At first the pearl symbolizes Kino's hopes and dreams. We see Kino's visions in the pearl of clothes, education, marriage, and a rifle. Yet, at the end the symbol changes and represents Kino's greed.