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After the meeting with the pearl buyers, the song of the family was replaced by a feeling of tension and apprehension as they negotiated the sale of the pearl. The joy and unity that the song symbolized were overshadowed by the looming threat of deceit and manipulation from the buyers.
The pearl buyers are excited about the pearl because of its exceptional size and beauty, making it a rare find in the market. They see great potential for profit in the pearl and are eager to acquire it for a good price.
The townspeople realized that Kino was being taken advantage of by the pearl buyers, who offered a much lower price than the pearl was worth. They saw the greed and dishonesty of the pearl buyers, and understood that Kino and his family were being exploited for their own gain.
Yes, Kino was fooled by the pearl buyers. They conspired with each other to give him a lower price for his valuable pearl, taking advantage of his lack of knowledge and desperation for a fair deal.
they would sell them to the pearl buyers who would then sell them to the jewlery shops and others who wanted them
The pearl buyers prepared for Kino's visit by discussing how to manipulate him into selling the pearl for a low price, deceiving him by pretending the pearl was not valuable, and planning ways to take advantage of his lack of knowledge about the pearl's true worth. They were not transparent about their intentions and aimed to exploit Kino's vulnerability.
Their is a societal conflict with the pearl buyers and everyone trying taking the pearl. Psychological: the evil spirit takes over his mind and make him greedy.
The real patron of buyers of the pearl keep all these men in different offices to create an impression in the sellers that they have good bargain and they are not being cheated as a result of market monopoly.
The pearl buyers have a competitive relationship where they bid against each other to purchase pearls from the pearl divers. They may also collaborate or form alliances to negotiate better deals with the divers. Ultimately, their goal is to secure high-quality pearls at the best possible price for resale.
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.
unwilling to offer him fair value for his valuable pearl. They collude to try to deceive Kino into selling low.
Kino's brother is warning him that by defying the pearl buyers and seeking a higher price for the pearl, he is challenging the entire social and economic system of their community. By doing so, Kino is putting himself and his family at risk of retaliation from those who benefit from the existing structure.