... lays the groundwork for a multitude of things to come. The rising action introduces the antagonist and brings conflict to The Pearl. After Kino finds the pearl, many neutral characters become antagonists, due to the greedy nature of man. An example of this is when the doctor first refuses to help heal Kino's son Coyotito of his scorpion sting, but as soon ... ...
... 1937. The novel takes place in the 1930s in Soledad, California. The book is told by the narrator in the third person omniscient. The protagonists are Lenny and George. The antagonists are Curley, society, and the cruel people in the world. The climax is when Lenny accidentally murders Curley's wife. Steinbeck got the title from a poem written by Robert Burns. "The ... ...
... retreat back to femininity. She seems to believe that her world will continue to be dominated by men and that she must be satisfied with that. With the realization the antagonists -men- have won, she gives up the idea of fighting. Elisa tells Henry, "Oh, no. No. I don"t want to go. I"m sure I don"t"(185). when he offers her the choice; dinner ... ...
