"Of Mice and Men" vs "The Pearl"

The aspect of the John Steinbeck novels, "The Pearl" and "Of Mice and Men", that is most comparable is how, in both books, Steinbeck denies the main characters of each book, Kino and George and Lennie to change their role in life or to beat fate. Steinbeck's grim outlook of life was perhaps brought on through his early failures and poverty, because all three of the pre-mentioned characters had opportunities to change their fate or role but failed. The elements of discussion are Kino, George and Lennie, a comparison and a contrast.
Kino found one of the most valuable and precious pearls in…