... " (53). Aside from good, the pearl symbolizes evil. The pearl came into Kino's life and disrupted his innocent way of life. The pearl brought with it, misfortune. Kino was attacked several times, among the first he was severely injured. The pearl symbolizes greed and envy. It brought out the green-eyed monster in a lot of people, the doctor, the pearl buyers, but most importantly in Kino. Kino's greed caused him to beat Juana. The pearl stole a man's innocence ... . It bathed Kino with blood. It made a murderer out of an otherwise innocent pearl diver. "I was attacked in the dark, an in t...

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... 's fee if sold. Juana looks at Coyotito's shoulder with delight as her own treatment worked and the shoulder healed. When Kino goes into the town to sell the pearl no one will give him a fair price for it. News spreads fast and all the pearl buyers had set a price which was far to low, just to try and cheat Kino of money. Kino is not fooled and ... people and Juana and Kino's relationship is stretched to its limit. The pearls symbolism of money and wealth and the simple plot of story, all add to how John Steinbeck has written a powerful tale about one pearl. 18/9/03 The Pearl Critical ev...

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... wouldn't get anything in return. He becomes jealous of Kino and the pearl and selfish of his talents as a doctor. He has the ability to help others get well, so he should help even if he doesn't get anything in return for the favor. The doctor's greed distorts his human values. Steinbeck shows that the Europeans try to find money and riches but never become satisfied with ... well paying job. This shows that Steinbeck believes the harder working people deserve more credit for what they do. The Europeans aren't grateful for what they have. Also, Steinbeck gives the Mexican-Indians the hard...

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