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In John Steinbeck's novel "The Pearl," Kino and his family go to the doctor to seek treatment for their son, Coyotito, who has been stung by a scorpion. However, the doctor refuses to treat them because they are poor and cannot pay. This sets off a series of events that lead Kino to find the valuable pearl and ultimately brings tragedy to their family.

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