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He is the portrait of the greed in the church today. The priest: he icons religious authority in the La Paz society.
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When Kino attacks them, he kills all, with the gods of the pearl taking Coyotito for a sacrifice. They are the reason for Coyotito’s death. These men are the robbers who follow Kinos on their escape to secure the pearl. We suspect him to be the intruder who comes to Kino’s hut in the night after the treatment of the son to dig the pearl from the hut. He fakes not knowing that Kino possesses the world pearl. The little that the family gathers, he demands the same if he is called to treat them. He drains the people’s efforts when they call him to treat them. He is wealthier than the dwellers of La Paz. She has a sincere love for the in-laws.ĭoctor: he is selfish. She mourns for Kinos when their hut burns and they seem to be nowhere. She accompanies her husband as he escorts Kino to the market to sell the pearl. He provides protection and personal needed for Kino’s family on their journey. Even though his brother neglects his wisdom, he still offers them a shoulder to lie on when they need it. He warns his brother that failure to sell the pearl is a beckon of trouble to the family and its entire future. He instructs Kino to sell the pearl and accompanies him to sell the pear. He is a wise man, caring and concerned with the welfare of his brother Kino. 106) However, this character lives a little while and dies of an accidental bullet as his father tries to protect the family, especially the boy’s future. The doctor comes to treat him after getting the report about Kino’s collection of the pearl. The character traits of the doctor come to light through Coyotito. He requires medical attention after a scorpion bits him, but the traditional doctor refuse to attend him until payment be made. Through him, the author highlights on the poverty status of the family. Juana gives us the solution to the tragic pearl.Ĭoyotito: he is the beloved son to Kino and Juana. Through her, we are able to realize that the pearl is more of a curse than a blessing. For instance, she advices the husband to throw the pearly once she realizes that it is a well of trouble. 14) She is a strong woman because she can make the most crucial decisions. She agrees with the husband to move from their home in quest for the safety for the pearl. She cares for the family with her whole motherhood. She is humble, wise, patience, and emotionally strong. He ends up throwing the pearl into the sea again.
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This pearl of the world turns him to a murder and takes the life of his son for a sacrifice. He is forced to leave his home in quest to secure the pearl from his neighbors who are eager to take it from him. Unfortunately, the pearl steals his peace. He sees a dramatic change for his family welfare in the pearl. Finding the ‘pearl of the world’ gives him hope of seeing his son through his education. He collects pearls diligently aiming at improving the life of son to be above his own. 63) He portrays a sense of responsibility. He takes the responsibility of sustaining the family whole heartedly. Kino is a young family man who struggles through the life’s misgiving situations and wishes to make the best out of it. The characters in this text enhance the plot and expose the ideas of the author. His characters are real people who breathe the same breath of reality as the author. 300) The story takes place in an imaginary shore known as La Paz. The business is characterized of the pearl collection activity of the Indian natives along the Gulf. The socio-economic setting of this text is business. ‘The Pearl’ is set along the Californian Gulf, Baja, in 1930s. A close look at his work leaves everyone convinced that he is a social writer, if not a social worker.
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His first published work includes a series of humor filled stories about Monterey paisanos, widely known as ‘Tortilla Flat’. He hails from Salinas, in a moderately well up family. John Steinbeck is the author of this text.