The Pearl The Pearl In the book, The Pearl, written by John Steinbeck, Kino is a poor pearl diver who stumbles on the Pearl of the World. Kino hopes the pearl will bring him good fortune, but little does he know the pearl will bring death: hardship, and sorrow. His behavior as he copes with the various experiences he has, reveals a great deal about Kino's character. Kino's actions throughout the story as a family man, a pearl diver, and a survivor provide keys to this understanding ... he got from it was pain and sorrow, none of the extravagant things he once imagined. This all shows how Kino...

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The Pearl, an adaptation of a Mexican folk tale by John Steinbeck, took place in a village of Mexico. I especially like the character Juana, the wife of Kino. How she was brought up to love and care for her family, and to be strong in a tough situation. Juana was a traditional quiet woman who always stayed ... 38) She noticed that they would be in danger because of the Pearl. She believed in God. She believed that the pearl would bring up misfortune. She would rather gave up treasure and not be rich, than let the pearl take their soul away. Juana was always patient and gave support to her h...

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