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 in The Pearl is a tool for John Steinbeck that allows us to see things on a deeper level than what is given in the simple story of a pearl diver who finds a giant pearl. It is through symbols that the author can illustrate his themes about greed, prejudice, and the effects of our wanting material possessions too much.