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What awful truth did the towns people realize when the Pearl buyers may their offer to Kino?
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.
In the book the pearl why are the pearl buyers excited about the pearl?
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.
What does Kino's brother mean when he says you have defied not the pearl buyers but the whole structure the whole way of life and I am afraid for you?
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.
Was kino fooled by the pearl buyers?
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.
What is Kino's occupation at La Paz in The Pearl?
In the book The Pearl, Kino is a poor fisherman and pearl hunter. La Paz is a coastal town where most of the Indians are fishermen, and whenever they find pearls they sell them to the pearl buyers in the town.
Where does Kino go after the pearl buyers tell him that the pearl is worthless?
He goes back home, but he tells him he is going to the capitol, where they will give him a fair price. He never actually gets there, though.
What did the pearl divers used to do with the pearls?
they would sell them to the pearl buyers who would then sell them to the jewlery shops and others who wanted them
Was there a meeting based on the pearl harbor attack?
See website: Attack on Pearl Harbor
How did the peal buyers prepare for kino's visit?
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.
What is the conflict of the pearl?
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.
Why did the real patron of buyers of the pearl keep all these men in different offices?
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.
What is the relationship among the pearl buyers?
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.
