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The priest in "The Pearl" is portrayed as hypocritical and more concerned with material wealth than spiritual matters. He exploits the villagers, showing a lack of true religious values and compassion. This highlights a corruption of religious ideals and a betrayal of trust.
In "The Pearl," the priest manipulates the Mexican Indians by exploiting their fears and beliefs to control them and maintain his power within the community. He uses religion as a tool to influence their decisions and actions, ultimately benefiting himself by reinforcing his authority and control over the people.
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The priest implores Kino to remember the church in his new prosperity. Juana announces their intention to be married in the church, and the priest leaves them with a kind word. A sense of evil overcomes Kino in the wake of the priest's visit.
He thinks that they want to steal his pearl.
Lillian Halegua has written: 'The pearl bastard' 'The priest'
Benediction can be found on page 8 in the novel "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck. It is part of the morning prayer that is recited by the village priest.
The priest explained the lack of success with the pearl by suggesting that it was a sin to desire material wealth excessively and that the pearl was a temptation that led to destruction and loss of innocence for the family. He implied that the pursuit of material wealth often comes with negative consequences that outweigh any potential benefits.
The news of the pearl brought hope and greed to each of these characters. The priest saw an opportunity to further his own agenda, the shopkeepers wanted to profit from it, the doctor saw a chance to heal his daughter, the pearl buyers sought to exploit the situation, and the beggars hoped for some charity to come their way.
The music of evil represents Kino's inner turmoil and conflict as he contemplates the consequences of his actions following the pearl's discovery. It symbolizes the fear and doubt that the priest's visit brings, as well as the darkness that threatens to consume Kino and his family.
The priest thinks that he could persuade Kino into donating money to the Church, and also persuade Kino into paying for a marriage.
The pearl is a reflection of the humans who looks into it. The humans see what they want to see: Kino sees a education for Coyotito and a rifle. The priest sees additions for his church. The pearl helps them to see, but it is up to the humans to act on their visions, for good or for bad.