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The Pearl

The Pearl is a novella by John Steinbeck. Ask questions about the characters, themes, motifs and many more subjects to do with this novella.

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Why did the author use the word delicately to describe the scorpion in the Pearl?

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the pearl represented evil and bad think on kino life because after the scorpion sting coyotito everythink became bad for kino

What did you learn from the story of The Pearl by John Steinbeck?

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The Pearl" imparts a powerful lesson on the consequences of unchecked ambition and the complexities of human nature. It's a compelling exploration of the impact of wealth on individuals and society. For more thought-provoking fiction content, explore:@ibnobattuta.library

What is la Paz like in the story 'the pearl'?

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Well if you look on page 23, it clearly says (when people found out about the pearl) "The news stirred up something infinitely black and evil in the town; the black distillate was like the scorpion, or like hunger in the smell of food, or like loneliness when love is withheld. The poison sacs of the town began to manufacture venom, and the town swelled and puffed with the pressure of it." Hope I answered your question! =]

Who is Juan Tomas?

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Juan tomas is Kino's brother. He also has a wife named Apolina.

What is an example of imagery in the pearl by John Steinbeck?

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"And the beauty of the pearl, winking and glimmering in the light of the little candle."

How does the relationship develop between Juana and Kino in The Pearl by John Steinbeck?

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Juana and Kino are man and wife, however, some people say they are not man and wife. They have a child named Coyotito, who, over the course of the story, dies. The relationship is basically close. There are family arguments and there is plenty of reason for them.

Why is the pearl called Pearl of the World in The Pearl by John Steinbeck?

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The posession of a great pearl has come to symbolize the goodness of the world. In the story, The Pearl, Steinbeck reverses the symbol and his Pearl of the World represents evil. The pearl is supposed to do many things, but ends up bringing about a tragic end.

What happens to coyotito in Chapter 1 of the pearl?

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coyotito dies, yet the reason how is unclear. Most people think it was a tracker, who shot the gun towards the cave to silence the 'baby coyote' whining in the cave. Yet no one reads in between the lines. When one of the trackers tries to get away from kino, he starts climbing up the cave, Kino shoots at him, misses, then kills the tracker. So Kino could have just as well killed his son. Your welcome.

What role does family play in the book the pearl by John Steinbeck?

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The family role in this story is very important. The family lives in a miserable society with korruption. It is a little village by the sea with very big poverty. The houses are made by brush, and the inhibitants are poor native people. The inhibitants ar

What are 4 allusions to the pearl by John Steinbeck?

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1) Bible: The Gospel of Matthew - The parable of "the pearl of great price"

In the book the pearl why are the pearl buyers excited about the pearl?

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Because all the pearl buyers (at the time of the story) work for the same man, and who ever gives the boss for the lowset price gets payed the most.

What page is the word Bulwark on in The Pearl by John Steinbeck?

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It was at once property and source of food, for a man with a boat can guarantee

a woman that she will eat something. It is the bulwarkagainst starvation.(page 19)

Why is the pearl a parable?

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It is set in a small town, a sort of closed circuit- Tight family group, unusual discovery of the title artifact, kid is stung by a scorpion, doctor and Priest called in, and it goes downhill from there. There is a touch of unreality about it. Kino is the German word for (Movies) characters seem to ring shallow it smacks of the fairy tale about the talking fish, which is impossible, anyhow.

In the book the pearl what is Juana doing as she leaves the house on page 59?

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Juana is Kino's wife.
She's a strong woman that puts her family before everything.
She's a respectful and cheerful woman

How did people react to john steinbecks book the pearl?

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One opinion:

I don't like it. It is a weird amalgam of mythology with some realism and a tragic outcome. The character's names do not seem to fit.

Another opinion:

It was a good story. The Pearl tells a lot about human nature and how humans can quickly change their opinion of someone if they think it will be to their advantage. Kino makes a difficult choice in the end, but one that ends up being the best choice for his family.

What is the foreshadowing of the ants in the pearl?

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When Kino witnesses an ant being trapped by an ant lion, it foreshadows Kino falling into the trap of the allure of the pearl.

What literary techniques did John Steinbeck use in The Pearl?

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Steinbeck employs a number of techniques throughout the novel. My favorite is the five page chapter about used cars inspired by a James Joyce Stream of Consciousness. It is deftly, and humorously written, and provides one of the few glimpses of what motivates the forces that are taking advantage of the migrants.

Literary period of the pearl by John Steinbeck?

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The literary period of the Pearl was between 1947 and 1962. The book talks about a young diver who finds a pearl of extraordinary value and beauty where he lives.

Why should kino destory the pearl?

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The pearl would affect kino's life by bringing harm among the family.the pearl would also bring people who would want it like the trackers.the trackers wanted the pearl so badly that the haunted down kino and his family after their house got burnt down.

Who is Kino and what did he do?

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Well if you are talking about music then it's a Russian rock band that was popular in the 80's and is still very popular even though the lead singer died in 1990. Kino also could mean movie or movie theater.