English: Book Report: The Good Earth Character Analysis O-lan February 04, 1999 A Eulogy to O-lan What is loyalty? Loyalty by definition means being constant and faithful in any relation or obligation implying trust of confidence. The type of people who are loyal are those showing selflessness towards others. Being loyal does not mean turning oneีs back on others when in trouble or need. The loyal and dedicated wife, O-lan, retained this selfless quality throughout her lifetime with Wang Lung. There were countless times with Wang Lung in which O-lan demonstrated loyalty. For instance, she helped Wang Lung in the fields before ha had hired workers to do it for him. Also, when she was in the fields with Wang Lung, O-lan left to go to the house to have her baby, and a short while later, she was back in the fields again. O-lan was also a loyal wife to Wang Lung. When Wang Lung was arrogant enough to get a second wife, O-lan did not leave him or hold a grudge against him for doing so. Along with being a loyal worker and wife, O-lan was a loyal caretaker. She cleaned, cooked, and gave birth to sons for Wang Lung without complaining. Loyalty means being faithful to one in any circumstances and the selfless O-lan showed this bold and honorable quality throughout her lifetime. There were numerous instances in which O-lan exhibited loyalty. She helped Wang Lung in the fields even in extreme situations. When Wang Lung got a second wife, she did not hold a grudge against him or leave him. All in all, loyalty is heart-felt devotion, and O-lan was a prime example of a loyal human being throughout her life.