The Pearl
THE PEARL A scorpion moves slowly along the rope that holds the hanging box to the roof. Both Kino
Synopsis Of The Novel
Kino and his family live in the fishing village. Kino looks for pearls to support his family. Kino
and his people are treated with disrespect especially by the rich. Kino feels humiliated and
he is troubled. He is determined to find a solution to all the problems that he and his family
face. He dives to search for a pearl that would reshape his life and that of his family. Luck is
on his side. The answer to his miseries is found. Kino finds the greatest pearl in the world.
He starts to see hope in his life and dreams of starting life all over with his new found
treasure. But, the pearl brings him and his family only more misfortune and miseries!
Kino and Juana find themselves at the crossroads of life and they are hunted by
people with greedy ambitions and evil minds. The pearl has brought out the worst in man!
Kino and Juana are on the run to escape evil. The pearl is now the root of their entire
problem. Kino needs to make up his mind whether to keep the pearl or get rid of it for good.
He makes up his mind and throws the pearl back into the sea. Kino loses everything, his
home, his only son and hope. Kino's dreams are shattered and the pearl is no longer with
him. He and Juana must face the realities of life.
Summary for Chapter One
The Start of a New Day
The story unfolds in the fishing village. Kino and Juana wake up to the start of a new day.
Kino listens to the splashing morning waves while Juana prepares breakfast for the family.
Coyotito, their only son, sleeps in a hanging box. Kino walks out from his brush house to
watch the dawn. Meanwhile, Juana takes Coyotito out from the hanging box, cleans him
and places him close to her breast, and sings an ancient song softly. She puts Coyotito into
the hanging box. Both Kino and Juana eat their breakfast.
The Scorpions Sting
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and Juana freeze as they notice the scorpion getting closer to their helpless baby. Juana
whispers an ancient magic to safeguard her child from evil, while Kino moves stealthily
toward the hanging box. Kino gets ready to crush the scorpion with his bare hand. But, with
a little movement by Coyotito lying in the hanging box, the rope moves and the scorpion
falls. Kino tries to grab the scorpion but fails. The scorpion lands on Coyotito’s shoulder
and stings him. Kino holds the scorpion in his hand and rubs it to a paste. By now, Coyotito
cannot stand the pain and cries. Juana holds her child and notices the small hole from the
scorpions sting. She sucks the spot and spits, without any hesitation. Coyotito continues to
scream out of pain and the neighbours from the other brush houses come over to find out
why the baby screams. Kinos brother (Juan Tomas) and his wife (Apolonia) and their four
children are present amongst the people.
The Need for a Doctor
Juana stops sucking the puncture for while. The little hole becomes slightly larger. The
villagers know that a scorpions sting can make an adult ill. A child may easily die from the
scorpions sting. Juana realises the dangers of the scorpions sting. She requests for a
doctor. Kino and the neighbours know that the doctor would not come. Kino tells Juana that
the doctor would not come. She insists that they go to him instead. The neighbours follow
Kino and Juana (carrying Coyotito) to see the doctor. Others join the procession to the
doctors house.
Meeting the Doctor
The procession stops at the big gate of the doctors house. The doctor is not of the same
race of Kino’s people. The doctors race has colonised Kino’s native land and his people for
centuries. The doctors people treat Kino’s people as though they are simple animals.
The doctor lives in luxury unlike Kino and his people. A native (servant) appears to answer
the knock on the gate. The servant enters the house and informs the doctor that a native
Indian boy is stung by a scorpion. The doctor reacts sarcastically and says that he has
better things to do than to cure little Indians of insect bites. He insists that he is a doctor and
not a veterinarian.
The doctor wants to know if Kino has any money. Kino does not have money for the
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treatment. He, however, hands over eight small badly-shaped pearls to the servant. The
servant returns into the house and comes back. He informs Kino that the doctor is not
around. The doctor is away to attend a serious case.
The crowd disperses. Kino is shameful. He is deeply hurt that the doctor refuses to treat
Coyotito. He shows his anger by boxing the gate.
Summary for Chapter Two
At the Beach
Kino and Juana walk slowly to the beach towards Kino’s canoe. The canoe is Kino’s only
possession which was inherited from his father to grandfather. The swelling from the
scorpion’s sting is bigger and has spread to the neck and under the ear. Coyotito has a
fever.
Juana gathers some seaweed and makes a flat damp poultice to nurse Coyotito’s wound. It
would act as a remedy and relieve him of the pain.
Kino Dives for Pearls
Kino prepares himself to dive into the sea to look for pearls. He is determined to look for
pearls that are valuable. Juana prays hard that Kino would find some pearls as Coyotito’s
swell is getting bigger.
Kino finds a great oyster for the fist time. He feels reluctant to open it as he feels it would
just be worthless. But, he is wrong. The pearl is as perfect as the moon. It is as large as the
size of a seagull’s egg. Kino and Juana are happy to have the greatest pearl in the world
with them! Kino sees hope and the future of his family in the pearl.
Juana shows Coyotito’s wound to Kino. The swell is subsiding, a sign that the scorpion’s
poison is becoming less. Kino lets out a scream to let out his emotions.
Summary for Chapter 3
The Reality of Owning the World’s Greatest Pearl
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The news of Kino’s discovery spreads fast and efficiently across the brush houses to the
town. The news of the pearl in Kino’s possession makes others envious of him. The
shopkeepers lose interest in their wares. The doctor suddenly becomes interested in
treating Coyotito. The beggars at the church are optimistic that a poor person with the new
found richness would be overly-generous.
The news of the pearl also attracts the pearl buyers. These pearl buyers would fight, shout
and threaten poor pearl sellers to depart with the pearls at the lowest prices.
Kino’s pearl starts to make everyone dream, speculate, scheme, and plan. The pearl is the
answer to the people’s futures, wishes, needs, lusts, and hungers. The pearl is on
everyone’s mind.
With the growing interest in Kino’s pearl, evil minds are at work. The only person between
someone and the pearl is Kino. This makes him become everyone’s enemy. Everyone
wishes to own the pearl.
Kino’s Vision
Kino and Juana do not know what is happening around them. They think that everyone
shares their joy. The neighbours are envious of Kino’s discovery of the pearl.
Kino sees a great future ahead for him and his family. He envisions marrying Juana in the
church. He sees his wife in beautiful clothes and shoes. He dreams of himself in fine clothes
complete with leather hat and shoes. He sees Coyotito in a blue sailor suit from the United
States complete with a small yachting cap. Kino's dreams also include owning a harpoon
and a rifle. Kino also wishes to educate Coyotito. He wants his son to go to school to learn
to read, write and count. He wants Coyotito to be educated as it would make him and his
family experience freedom.
The Priest’s Visit
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The neighbours move aside to give way for the priest to come to see Kino. The priest is
revered. The men uncover their heads while the women put their shawls over their heads
and look down. The priest shows a deep interest in the pearl. He expects Kino to pay his
respects to the church.
The Doctor’s Visit
The doctor visits Kino in the pretext of seeing Coyotito. Kino feels anger but he controls
himself. The doctor frightens Kino that the scorpion’s poison can cause a number of defects
such as weakened legs, a blind eye or even a crumpled back. The doctor’s explanation
causes Kino’s anger to die off and he becomes fearful that something terrible would happen
to Coyotito. Juana covers her baby and keeps him away from the doctor. With an approving
gesture from Kino, she allows the doctor to treat the baby. He examines the baby and
explains that the poison is still in the baby’s body. The doctor prepares medication and
places it far back on the baby’s tongue.
Coyotito’s Condition Becomes Worse
Coyotito becomes ill and his condition worsens. He shows signs that make both Kino and
Juana worried. The news of the Coyotito’s worsening condition reaches the neighbours.
They gather at Kino’s brush house. The doctor arrives and examines the child. He provides
the antidote to cure the child from the poison. The child becomes calm and goes to sleep.
The doctor asks politely when Kino can pay him for his services. Kino replies that he would
pay the doctor once he sells the pearl he has found. The doctor pretends not to know of the
new-found pearl. The doctor volunteers to safeguard the pearl for Kino but Kino says that
the pearl is safe with him.
Uninvited Guest
The doctor leaves Kino’s brush house but the villagers are reluctant to do so. They finally
leave the house. Kino is cautious and listens carefully to any sound that is foreign to him.
He senses some kind of danger. He relocates the pearl into a hole under his sleeping-mat
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and covers it. Kino is fearful that someone would steal the pearl from him.
Kino senses that someone is inside his house. Kino attacks the intruder with a knife and a
small struggle takes place. Kino hurts his forehead. The intruder escapes.
Juana’s Prophecy
Juana feels frightened. She tells Kino that the pearl is evil. It is a sin to keep it. She asks
Kino to either bury it and forget about it or to throw it away. She tells him that they can break
the pearl between stones or throw it back into the sea. She senses that the pearl will
destroy them. Kino refuses to listen to her. He tells her that the pearl is the only chance they
have to make it in life. Kino wants Coyotito to be educated and set them free from their
helpless situation and poverty.
Summary for Chapter 4
The Situation in La Paz
The news of Kino visiting La Paz to sell his pearl is known throughout the town. Everyone
seems to know Kino’s intention and wants to see what happens. Almost everyone from all
walks of life senses some form of excitement. The pearl buyers are looking forward to
seeing, holding and buying the pearl. The fishermen are all waiting to know what happens
when Kino goes around selling his pearl that they do not go out to sea.
The pearl buyers are ready for Kino and they have decided on the price to offer Kino for his
pearl. The pearl buyer who buys pearls at the lowest prices is the best and happiest pearl
buyer.
The Situation in Kino’s Neighbourhood
Kino's neighbours discuss what they would do if they found the pearl. One of them says that
he would present it to the Holy Father in Rome. Another person says that he would buy
masses for the souls of his family for a thousand years to come. Someone amongst them
says he would take the money and distribute it to the poor people in La Paz. One of the
other neighbours says he would use the money he gets from the sale of the pearl to set up
charities which would benefit the people. Although each of them has a different way of
making use of the pearl, they all hope that Kino does not change with the new found
treasure. They know that riches can make a man change and they do not want Kino to do
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this.
Kino and Juana look forward to a new life ahead. The pearl would bring them good fortune.
They can baptise Coyotito with the money from selling the pearl. Kino is hopeful that he
would be rich by afternoon or the next day.
Going to La Paz
Kino and Juana are ready to go to La Paz. The neighbours follow them. Kino’s brother Juan
Tomas warns Kino to be extra careful or he would be cheated by the pearl buyers. Kino and
Juan Tomas recall how pearls make men change and bring out the worst in them. Many
have cheated others by taking their pearls for their own good. Kino has heard many stories
of betrayal and being cheated. The procession reaches the town.
Kino’s Attempt to Sell the Pearl
Kino shows his pearl to one of the pearl buyers in town. The pearl buyer examines it while
the neighbours become restless wanting to know how much it is worth. Kino explains that
the pearl is of great value but the buyer says that the pearl is worthless. He tries to trick
Kino by saying that the pearl is too big and there would be no buyer for it. Kino is taken
aback and insists that the pearl is worth fifty thousand pesos. The buyer is only willing to
pay him a thousand pesos.
The buyer calls for the other pearl buyers to come to his shop to appraise the pearl. The
other pearl buyers also say that the pearl is ugly and worthless. Kino knows he is being
cheated.
Kino Returns Feeling Disappointed
The neighbours are confused. They think that Kino should have accepted the thousand five
hundred pesos the buyer offers. They are sceptical that the pearl would fetch a high price.
Kino is afraid to go to the capital. But for the sake of his family’s future he has to venture to
the capital to sell his pearl. The buyers in La Paz are all cheats. He feels hopeless and
helpless. He has to meet the challenge if he wants his son to make it in life.
Kino is Attacked
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Kino feels disturbed. He also senses evil outside his brush house. Kino steps outside to find
out what it is. In a moment Juana hears the sound of struggle and a blow. Juana seizes a
stone from the fire place and rushes out of the brush house. But, she finds Kino laying on
the ground and trying to get up. No one is around. The assailant is no where to be seen.
Kino is injured in the attack and blood oozes from his scalp. There is a deep cut from his ear
to his chin. Kino is semi-conscious from the attack.
Juana reminds Kino that the pearl is evil. She insists that they destroy the pearl before it
destroys them. But Kino disagrees. He wants to keep the pearl as it is their fortune. Kino
tells Juana that they will go to the capital in the morning.
Summary for Chapter 5
Juana Throws the Pearl
While Kino sleeps, Juana removes the pearl from underneath the stone at the fireplace. She
proceeds stealthily towards the shore. Kino follows her quietly to see what she is up to. He
realises Juana wants to throw the pearl into the sea. He strikes her in the face and kicks her
in the side. Kino is angry with her for trying to throw the pearl.
Kino Kills Someone
Kino walks towards the beach and hears someone trying to attack him. He takes out his
knife and stabs a dark figure. He is attacked and falls to the ground. His attackers search
him to get the pearl. The pearl is knocked from his hand and falls behind a little stone.
Juana gets up painfully and looks for Kino. She finds the pearl and contemplates throwing it
into the sea. Then, she notices two figures on the beach. She approaches the figure only to
find Kino lying there. The other figure is that of a dead stranger. She realises that the old
life, which she and Kino had before the pearl came into their lives, is gone forever.
Juana Talks Some Sense into Kino
Kino comes to this senses and reacts emotionally that everything is over. The attackers
have taken the pearl. Juana calms him down and shows the pearl to him.
Juana tells Kino that he has murdered a man. She convinces him that they are not safe
there. They must leave the place immediately. Their old life is gone forever.
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Kino Faces More Problems
Kino instructs her to get Coyotito and all the corn they have. He will get the canoe ready for
them. Kino finds his canoe with a big hole at the bottom. He feels angry. Juana flees the
brush hut with Coyotito in her arms and runs towards the beach. She meets Kino and tells
him that their brush hut is set on fire by his attackers. The attackers have searched the
house for the pearl. Juana feels terrified while Kino is afraid.
The fire destroys the brush house with ease. The neighbours, Juan Tomas and Apolonia
think that Kino and his family perish in the fire. They are sorrowful for the dead of the family.
Kino and Juana Escape
Kino approaches Apolonia as she comes to her house to collect her shawl. He asks her to
get his brother, Juan Tomas. Kino explains to his brother the situation he is in. He has killed
someone. Juan Tomas tells Kino that the pearl is evil. He should get rid of it by selling it.
Kino requests assistance from him to hide them. Juan Tomas agrees to help Kino.
Juan Tomas borrows things from the neighbours to prepare Kino for his escape. He
provides Kino with a long working knife, which is able to function as a small axe, a tool and
a weapon to protect him and his family.
Kino and Juana escape from the place with the support given by Juan Tomas and Apolonia.
Summary for Chapter 6
Kino and Juana Leave their Place
Kino and Juana slip out of the neighbourhood and through the town stealthily. They head
towards Loreto. Both of them walk all night. Kino is extra careful and sweeps off the traces
of their foot step so that others would not be able to trail them.
They stop to rest. Kino feels uneasy and nervous. He senses someone following them. He
hides in the cover of a thorny tree and looks at the way they have come.
Trackers Pick up Their Trail
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He sees three figures. One is riding a horse while the other two are walking. They are
trackers, skilful people who can track animals. They are out to hunt Kino and his family.
Kino senses danger and he needs to get his family to safety.
Kino starts to panic. He knows sooner or later the trackers would be turning on him and his
family. They would find his trail.
Kino and Juana Move On
Kino and Juana continue their journey. Juana asks Kino if the trackers will allow them to
live. Kino does not answer her. He leads his wife towards the mountain, hoping that the
trackers would not find them there.
Kino persuades Juana to hide with the baby, while he goes on to the mountain. He would
lead the trackers into the mountain while Juana and the baby go to either Loreto or Santa
Rosalia. He would then meet them there. But Juana refuses to leave Kino.
Kino and Juana make their way to the small pool. They drink water from the pool and rest
for a while. Kino notices that the trackers are following them. Kino finds a place for them to
hide. He sets a false trail for the trackers to follow.
Kino Attacks
The trackers reach the pool at night. They rest there. Kino observes them and plans his next
move.
Kino tells Juana that if anything happens to him, she must remain quiet and leave for
Loreto. Juana feels helpless. All she is able to do is pray for her family’s safety.
Kino launches his attack. He moves slowly and stealthily without any noise. He climbs down
to get the tracker, who is on watch. The sound of a cry wakes the trackers who are asleep
and the tracker on watch fires a shot from his rifle towards the direction of the cry.
Kino attacks the trackers with his knife and he also uses the rifle that he grabs from one of
the trackers to kill them.
Coyotito’s Death
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Kino is unaware of what happens in the cave. Coyotito is shot by the tracker, mistaking him
for a coyote pup.
Kino and Juana Return to La Paz
Both Kino and Juana walk through the town and into their village. They are speechless and
do not show any sign of emotions. The people know that something is terribly wrong.
Kino Throws the Pearl Into the Sea
Kino looks at the pearl. He only sees the faces of evil. He also sees death; of the trackers
and his son, Coyotito.
Kino throws the pearl into the sea with all his might. It drops in the lovely green water and
disappears. The pearl is no longer with Kino!
Setting
Setting is important in a novel. The setting helps to give meaning to the story.
Setting in a novel tells us where and when a story takes place. Thus, setting acts as the
background to the story in the novel.
The setting in the novel “The Pearl” is the fishing village in La Paz, which is located in the
narrow peninsular of Mexico. This place is the Baja Peninsular.
The adventures in the story take place in the brush village of La Paz. The story
unfolds in the fishing village, consisting of poor fishers who also are pearl divers, to earn
supplementary income. Kino and his family are Mexican-Indians who reside in the brush
houses that dot the outlines of the shores of La Paz. The town is the centre for pearl trading.
It is a city of stone and plaster. It also represents the more sophisticated Spanish-Mexicans,
who are traders and professionals.
Against the contrast of these two worlds, Kino is caught. He has with him the world’s
greatest pearl, which he sees as the ticket to a bright and successful future for his family.
But, evil minds work in somewhat strange ways, and soon Kino finds himself in dire straits.
He, his wife and only son become the target for unknown enemies and bounty hunters,
known as trackers, who are on his trail. The old order of life is destroyed. They have to flee
the brush village and head towards the mountain to escape the clutches of evil men, out to
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rob him of his new found fortune. Kino returns in the end from the mountain back to La Paz
and passes through the brush village to the beach. There, he builds up all his courage and
flings the pearl with all his might into the sea.
The Elements of Setting
The elements of setting relate to information that can be found in the novel based on:
1. The historical time: When the events in the story are taking place.
2. The physical location: Where the events in the story are taking place, how the physical
environments appear.
3. The social circumstances: How the characters and the people in the story are seen in
society based on their socio-economic backgrounds or social norms.
4. The cultural circumstances: What types of socio-cultural practices the people in the
story uphold.
Historical time refers to the time in which the story takes place or when the characters in
the story undergo certain experiences or are in some kind of situation.
Physical location relates to the physical landscapes or environments as described or
noted in the novel. This is often seen as the background to the story or the natural setting at
a particular place or places in the novel, where the events in the story take place.
Social circumstances are the social dimensions that make the characters behave in some
particular manner. The way people are seen as working class or aristocrats in the social
context such as the socio-economic background. Kino and his people are descendants of
the Mexican-Indian race while the doctor, pearl buyers and trackers are from the Spanish-
Mexican race. Kino and his people are poor fishermen and pearl divers, who live in the
brush houses in the fishing village. On the other hand, the Spanish-Mexicans are pearl
traders, shop owners, professionals and live a more comfortable life in the city. Kino and his
people live as neighbours and are close- knit.
Cultural circumstances relate to the people's socio-cultural practices such as taboos,
beliefs and their behaviour. Kino and his people are Christians and respect the priest as a
person who is knowledgeable in religious matters. They believe in the power of magic too,
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and pay attention to their intuitions which appear in the form of songs. There are songs of 3. The Climax
the family, the music of the enemy, music of the pearl, dark music, music of evil and ancient 4. The Falling Action Stage
magic to safeguard from evil. This is the belief of the people. Look at the table below and 5. The Closure or Ending
see how information, details or descriptions provide the elements of setting:
The introduction stage provides the background to the story (where and when) and who
the characters are.
ELEMENTS OF
INFORMATION/DETAILS/DESCRIPTIONS
SETTING
The rising action stage is when the series of conflicts are developed in the story. The

morning, evening, night , a long time ago, dawn, four hundred years, old and
Historical time
ragged moon, waning moon arose.
brush house, waves on the beach, hanging box, city of stone and plaster,
Physical church, La Paz, yellow sand, eel-grass beds, Gulf, hot sun, narrow
location pavements beside the buildings, streets of the city, bare stone teeth of the
mountains, tiny stream, cave, golden afternoon.
corn-cake, pulque, hanging box, beggars, church, thousand washings of his
Social clothes, poverty people, high bed, silver tray, silver chocolate pot, tiny cup of
circumstances egg-shell china, suppliant hat, beans, little pottery dish, fireplace stone, clay-
cooking sheet, sleeping-mat.
conflicts that the characters face cause them to react to the situations. The behaviour of the
characters to situations would show the personality traits of the characters (joyful, far-
sighted, egoistic, selfish, cunning, practical, etc).
The climax is the moment of greatest tension in the story. The characters have reached a
point where they have to take a particular course of action. The action is seen as a
resolution or an answer to their problems. In ‘The Pearl’, Kino faces the trackers, as he
knows that it is between them and him. Kino decides to solve the problem. He needs to kill
them before the trackers get him and his family. This is the highest moment of tension for
him. Thus, the climax of a story is the build-up of human emotions to the highest point. It
makes the characters come up with a possible solution to overcome the problem.

The falling action is the series of actions that follow as a result of the characters’ reaction
Cultural song of the enemy, ancient magic, Hail Mary, benediction, pray for guidance,
to the problem; the consequences of the actions the characters take at the climax stage.
circumstances soldier sent by God, sermon.
Kino kills the three trackers, but he loses his son, Coyotito. Kino and Juana have to face the
realities of the situation.
PLOT
Plot is the sequence of events in the story. Plot is seen as the structure of the actions or
The closure or ending is the end result or finality in the story. It is the conclusion to the
events which are ordered to give meaning to the story. The events or incidents that take
story. Kino and Juana have to live with the fact that Coyotito is dead. They have to face the
place in a story are developed based on a particular structure. The structure of the plot
consequences of their actions. The pearl brings only hardships and sufferings. They have
entails the 5-stage development in the novel “The Pearl”. The 5-stage developments are:
lost everything. The closure provides information on whether the characters have solved
their problems, through their actions (at the climax stage). It also provides information on
1. The Introduction or Opening stage
whether the characters have to face the consequences of their actions for the rest of their
2. The Rising Action Stage
lives. Kino throws the pearl into the sea. Kino and Juana are losers in the end.

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The Introduction or Opening stage
In The Pearl” the author introduces the setting of the fishing village with the main character
Kino, his wife Juana and their son, Coyotito. The author describes the brush houses and
provides information on Kino and his people. The story unfolds with Kino enjoying the
breaking of day while Juana prepares breakfast. Their son is in the hanging box. The
atmosphere is peaceful and everything looks so calm.
The Rising Action Stage
In “The Pearl” the elements of conflict are built upon by the author. Kino and Juana face a
serious problem: Coyotito is stung by a scorpion. The scorpion’s poison may cause an adult
to become ill. But it may prove fatal for a baby like Coyotito.
Several symptoms are indicated such as having swelling, fever and the throat becoming
tightened and developing cramps in the stomach. Thus, Juana tells Kino to take their baby
to see the doctor.
The problem does not end with the visit to the doctor’s house. The doctor refuses to treat
Coyotito when he learns that Kino has only some ugly pearl to offer as fee for his diagnosis.
Kino feels humiliated as he is turned away from the doctor’s house.
The problem is not solved. Kino and Juana go to the sea in the hope of finding a valuable
pearl to treat their baby. Juana looks for seaweed to nurse Coyotito’s wound while Kino
dives for pearls.
Kino finds the world’s greatest pearl. He sees it as a fortune which would change their
destiny for the better. He visualises a blissful life ahead: fine clothes for him and his family,
education for his son and owning new necessities.
Everyone in the village becomes envious of Kino’s fortune. The pearl draws everyone’s
interest. The priest becomes interested in Kino and his family and pays him a visit. He
reminds Kino to be dutiful to the Church.
The doctor pays a visit with malicious intent. He frightens Kino by telling him the adverse
effects of the scorpion’s poison in Coyotito’’s body. He poisons Coyotito under the pretext of
treating him so that he will be allowed to see his patient. The doctor pretends that he does
not know Kino has found a great pearl. He offers to keep the pearl in his safe for Kino. Kino
is very suspicious of the doctor.
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Kino buries the pearl and stays alert of any intrusion. He senses danger. An intruder is
inside his brush house looking for the pearl. He forces the intruder away from his house by
striking him with his knife. The intruder escapes. Kino is hit on his head and blood oozes
from his forehead. Kino faces his first violent encounter. Juana becomes emotionally
charged and tells Kino to get rid of the pearl as it is evil. The problem becomes worse as
both are now disturbed by the presence of the pearl.
Kino takes his pearl to La Paz town. The pearl buyers conspire to cheat Kino and rob him of
his fortune. They offer him very low prices. The lowest offer is 500 pesos and the highest is
1500 pesos. Kino leaves in disappointment as he knows that his pearl is very valuable.
The neighbours gather and discuss the event of the day: Kino’s attempt at selling the pearl.
They are divided on whether he has made the right decision not to sell his pearl. Kino feels
hopeless.
A second attempt is made to get Kino’s pearl. Kino is attacked outside his house. Blood
oozes from his scalp and a deep cut in his cheek stretching from the ear to his chin. Juana
is baffled and insists that they get rid of the pearl. Kino plans to go by canoe to the capital
to sell the pearl.
Juana leaves the brush house towards the beach and attempts to throw the pearl. Kino
follows her and beats her when he realises what she is up to.
On his way back to his home, Kino is attacked again. He kills his attacker in self-defence.
Juana finds the body of the person Kino has killed. She conceals the stranger’s body. They
need to escape. They are now in serious trouble.
Kino finds his canoe damaged and becomes furious. He rushes towards his brush house,
only to see it go up in flames. His enemy has set fire to it. Kino is devastated. Everyone
believes that Kino and his family members have perished in the fire. The old order of life is
no longer there for him and his family.
Kino and Juana seek temporary refuge in Juan Tomas' place. He helps them get some
food, a long working knife which can be used as a small axe, a tool and a weapon. They
flee the brush village.
Kino, Juana and Coyotito are fugitives. They head to the north. They are hunted by people
with evil minds. These trackers are inland hunters who would not hesitate to kill anyone for
a price. These cold-blooded killers are in hot pursuit of Kino and Juana.
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Kino finds a shallow cave and gets Juana and Coyotito to hide in it. He sets a trail to
mislead the trackers from their hideout. Kino knows that he must act fast before daylight Kino finds the greatest pearl in the world and hopes his family’s destiny would change for
the best. The pearl brings a lot of misfortunes to Kino and his family. Almost everyone
breaks to save his family.
becomes interested in the pearl. The pearl becomes the centre of attention. Evil men set out
to get the pearl from Kino.
The Climax
Kino crawls stealthily down the mountain. He is quiet and very patient. He launches his
attack. One of the trackers shoots towards the direction of the cave as he hears a cry similar
to that of a baby’s cry. Kino kills the three trackers. Kino hears Juana moaning from the
cave. The story can also be divided into two to look at the
development of the story.
The Falling Action Stage
- The situations before Kino finds the pearl.
- The situations after Kino finds the pearl.
'The Pearl' is a story of hope and despair

Before finding the pearl

Kino and Juana return to La Paz. Juana carries a heavy bundle. Her shawl is tainted with
dry blood. They walk without noticing or acknowledging anyone. They are overcome by • The beginning of a new day.
sorrow. • Kino enjoys the scenery of the rising sun.

• Juana prepares breakfast

The Closure / Ending / Resolution
• A scorpion stings Coyotito.
Kino digs into his clothes and takes out the pearl. It appears grey and ulcerous. He sees the
• Kino and Juana take Coyotito to the doctor. The neighbours accompany them.
faces of evil in it preying on him. On the surface of the pearl he sees Coyotito with the top of
his head blown off in gun-shot. There is no turning back. Kino builds up his courage and
• The doctor refuses to treat Coyotito. Kino feels humiliated because he is poor.

with all his might he throws the pearl into the sea. The pearl is gone. Kino and Juana lose • Kino and Juana go to the sea. Juana looks for seaweeds to treat Coyotito. Kino
everything: their life, canoe, brush house, and their precious son, Coyotito. dives to look for pearls.

• Kino finds the world’s greatest pearl.

• The news of the pearl spreads like wild fire.

After finding the pearl

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• Everyone is interested in the pearl. • Kino and Juana return to their village.

• Kino sees a whole new meaning to life: a great future for his family. • Kino throws the pearl into the sea.

• The priest visits Kino and advises him.

• The doctor visits Kino to treat Coyotito. He poisons Coyotito so he can visit
again.

• Kino attempts to sell his pearl in La Paz.

• An intruder attacks Kino.

• The pearl buyers cheat him and only offer a low price. Kino feels disgusted and
plans to sell his pearl in the capital.

• Kino feels disappointed.

• Juana tells Kino the pearl is evil.

• Juana tries to throw the pearl away. Kino hits and kicks her.

• Kino kills someone in self-defence.

• Kino finds a big hole in his canoe.

• His brush house is set on fire.

• Kino and Juana hide in Juan Tomas’ house.

• Juan Tomas and his wife provide food and necessary things for them to
escape.

• Kino and Juana flee with Coyotito towards the mountain.

• Trackers are on their trail.

• They hide in the cave.

• Kino realises that he needs to kill the trackers before they kill him and his family.

• Kino kills all three trackers. Characters in The Novel

Kino
• Coyotito is shot accidentally and dies.

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➢ The head of his family Juana

➢ Juana’s husband
➢ Faithful and obedient wife, homemaker,
➢ Coyotito’s father
➢ Simple person ( lives the life of an ordinary fisher and pearl-diver)
➢ Helpful, responsible, warm, loving and caring, hardworking, brave, thoughtful

➢ No formal education (possesses knowledge of the world; good swimmer and diver,
knows the environment well, able to single out poisonous trees and trees that bring
misfortunes).
➢ Intuitive/ instinctive (has a sense of feeling of good, evil and mystics)
➢ Firm believer of God (religious), respects the church and priest
➢ Protective, caring, contented with life, forward-looking (visionary)
➢ Enduring, strong, focused, brave, honest, hopeful, determined, diligent
➢ Suspicious, secretive, rebellious, hard-headed, confused, disillusioned, emotional,
impatient
➢ Does not complain, supportive, respectful, sincere, patient, brave, consoling
➢ Selfless (Does not worry of own health and safety when she sucks scorpion’s
poison from Coyotito’s shoulder).
➢ Knowledgeable in ancient magic, and herbal medication
➢ Assertive of situations
➢ Accepts husband as head of the family and follows instructions
➢ Intuitive and senses evil in the pearl ( forewarns Kino)
➢ Defies Kino and attempts to throw pearl into the sea.
➢ Innocent and forgiving
➢ Religious and God-fearing
➢ Source of strength to Kino

Coyotito

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➢ Kino’s and Juana’s baby boy

➢ Suffers a great deal throughout the story Juan Tomas

➢ Source of hope for Kino and Juana

➢ Kino’s elder brother
➢ Innocent
➢ Acts as adviser to Kino
➢ Killed accidentally
➢ Helpful, tolerant and wise
➢ The bond between Kino and Juana
➢ Religious and always reminds Kino to be extra careful

➢ Supportive of his brother, Kino

➢ Responsible, protective, assertive, resourceful

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Apolonia

➢ Juan Tomas’ wife

➢ Helpful, tolerant, responsible, caring, understanding, emotional

➢ Supportive of her husband and Kino’s family

The Priest

➢ Knowledgeable in religious matters, spiritual adviser and leader

➢ Cunning, has ulterior motive when visiting Kino

➢ Reminds Kino to be generous and charitable towards the Church

The Doctor

➢ Educated, knowledgeable
➢ Selfish, irresponsible, cunning, self-centred, greedy, inconsiderate
➢ Materialistic, has his own ulterior motive to treat Coyotito

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The Trackers

➢ Inland hunters, cold-blooded murderers

➢ Hunt Kino and his family (for money)

➢ Skilful trackers (they can track people or animal by examining tracks, marks, or
other clues)
➢ Dangerous, cunning

The Pearl Buyers

➢ Pearl traders in La Paz

➢ Conspirators ( cheat Kino by telling him that his pearl is worthless and offer low
Symbolism
prices)
➢ Materialistic, selfish, greedy, cunning, insincere, crooks
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Symbolism in literature relates to the use of objects, animals or human experiences or
socio-cultural aspects to mean something. The eagle is often seen as a symbol of freedom
and strength. Red symbolises danger. Green would mainly refer to the environment. There
is a greater meaning to the use of symbols by authors in literary work.
In the novel “The Pearl”, the pearl represents or symbolises both goodness and evil.
GOODNESS:
The pearl is a symbol of good fortune. Kino finds the greatest pearl and looks forward to a
better future.
The pearl is the symbol of hope. Kino is poor and no matter how hard he works he would
still be poor. This is the reality of the situation of the poor Mexican Indians. Thus, Kino sees
the pearl as hope for him and family to make it good in life.
Kino envisions a brighter future: fine clothes, a decent life and education for his son. Kino
knows that education is the key to a successful life for the future generation. Thus, Kino
sees the pearl as a way out from their miseries and sufferings in their poverty-ridden
environment.
EVIL
The pearl is a symbol of evil. It is a sin to keep the pearl. The pearl only brings misfortune,
unhappiness, tragedies, and ruins people’s lives. While Kino sees it as a means towards an
end, Juana on the other hand, sees it as an end towards a means.
Juana realises that the pearl is evil and would destroy them. Kino experiences a series of
attacks and is hurt in all three attacks. Their canoe is damaged and brush house set on fire.
Both of them have to be fugitives. They need to escape from evil people who are out to
avenge their anger and get hold of the pearl. The pearl is the source of all their problems. It
is evil and will destroy them.
Kino and Juana flee their village but trackers pursue them. Kino kills four people in all to
safeguard himself and his family. Coyotito is dead as a result of an accidental shooting.
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Kino realises the power of evil in the pearl. In the end he does not see the pearl as a
solution to problems but the source of all his sufferings and miseries. In the end Kino sees
the pearl as grey and ugly looking with evil faces looking at him. The pearl as a symbol of
evil becomes evident to him.
Themes
Theme is the general idea of what the story is about. It is also seen as the central idea
running throughout the story. Authors and writers highlight some central ideas that run
parallel in stories or work of prose to discuss human issues. A novel may have one or more
themes which are related to the experiences the characters undergo. The themes are
brought out through the actions of the characters to the situations in the story. In “The
Pearl” the author brings out the human dimensions through the experiences of Kino and his
family.
“The Pearl” is a novel which deals with hope and despair. The story reveals the struggles
Kino and his family undergo and their hope for a better future. Although Kino finds the
greatest pearl in the world it only leads to greater misfortunes, sufferings and a tragic end.
“The Pearl” brings out human issues which relate to poverty, greed, good versus evil,
oppression, and the struggle for survival and freedom. Let’s look at some of these themes
that are evident in the novel.
Hope
The Pearl’ is a novel which shows the power of hope in people. Kino sees a larger meaning
to life after discovering the pearl. The pearl is a symbol of hope. Kino knows that his family
would be able to look forward to a brighter future. He is able to bring his family out from the
clutches of poverty and sufferings. Kino wants his son Coyotito to be educated: to go
through formal education and be knowledgeable. Kino visualises a great life ahead: fine
clothes, necessities and luxuries. Throughout the story, the power of hope, makes the
people look forward to life. Kino is very hopeful that he will be able to break away from all
the miseries, sufferings, and uncertainties he and his family face. The theme of hope runs
throughout the story and drives Kino to believe that success is within reach. The feeling of
hope is overwhelming in the novel.
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Despair Evil minds cause Kino and his family to suffer. Intruders attack Kino to get the pearl. They
The theme of despair is also evident in the story. Despair relates to the feeling of damage his canoe and burn his brush house. Kino and Juana become homeless and flee
hopelessness. It is the feeling of losing all hope and seeing the end to the meaning of life. the village as fugitives.
The main characters, Kino and Juana despair towards the end of the story. They are
The pearl is also a symbol of evil. The pearl brings all the miseries to Kino and his family.
hopeless as they bring their only son Coyotito, lifeless back to La Paz. Juana’s hysterical
Juana warns Kino that the pearl is evil. It will destroy them but Kino sees the pearl as a
cry is none other than the cry of death. Their hope is crushed. The meaning of life is blurred
means to a bright future. In the end, Kino realises the pearl is evil and knows that it is better
as they realise that their precious child is dead. The pearl which Kino hoped would bring
to get rid of evil than to keep it with him, and throws the pearl back into the sea.
meaningful change and success, becomes meaningless. The feeling of despair makes them
Kino does not give up easily. He does not accept the pearl buyers’ offers. He defies them
decide to throw the pearl back into the sea. Kino is not able to secure a bright future for his
and plans to go to the capital to sell his pearl. Kino fights an intruder who tries to steal his
family. The feeling of despair marks the end of the story.
pearl. Kino kills a man in self-defense. He also kills three evil trackers who are out to get
Good versus Evil
him and his family. All these actions show that good overcomes evil.
The theme of good versus evil is found in most novels. It is also found in “The Pearl”. The
Greed
actions of the characters in the novel allow the readers to distinguish between good and
Greed is seen as a negative quality in people. There are a number of characters in the
evil.
novel who are greedy. The doctor, the pearl buyers, the attackers and the trackers are
The protagonists (Kino and Juana) represent good. They are simple people, who have over
greedy.
time undergone hardships, but lead an honest life. Kino, Juana, Juan Tomas, Apolonia, and
The doctor is greedy to want someone else’s possession. He is self-centred and does not
their neighbours are innocent people who depend on the sea for fish and pearl. They work
want to treat Coyotito because Kino cannot pay him for his service. He pretends to treat
hard and live in a close-knit community. On the other hand, the doctor, pearl buyers,
Coyotito with evil plans in his mind. He wants the pearl and offers to keep it safely for Kino
attackers and trackers are evil-minded people. They belong to a race of people who have
at his place.
taken advantage of Kino’s people, for centuries, causing great sufferings and miseries to
them. They are selfish and self-centred. They want the pearl as they know it is valuable. The pearl buyers are greedy to want someone’s fortune and conspire to cheat Kino. They
are only interested in the pearl as they know its true value.
The doctor wishes to own the pearl for his own selfish needs. He longs to live in France,
where he would be able to do as he wishes. He is too materialistic. He treats Coyotito and The attackers, who attack Kino, are out to get his pearl. They want the pearl for their own
offers to safeguard the pearl for Kino. But, he has his own evil plans. evil purpose. The trackers look for Kino and his family with one thing in their mind: to get the
pearl. They will not hesitate to kill anyone in their way.
The pearl buyers are evil as they try to cheat Kino by offering him very low prices for his
pearl. They conspire to cheat the poor fisherman knowing that he is innocent. The actions of the above characters are driven by greed. The doctor wants to live a great
life in France and is materialistic. The pearl buyers are desperate to cheat Kino because of
The trackers are merciless killers. They represent evil. They set out to track and even kill
greed. Greed makes these people behave cruel, irrational, inhuman, irresponsible, selfish,
Kino and his family.
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The struggle for survival and freedom
The theme of struggle for survival and freedom is also evident in the novel. Kino's people
are poor, suppressed and do not have many opportunities in life. They work hard to make a
decent income. Many of his people are beggars too. They belong to the lower socio-
economic group. Thus, they do not have formal education and have to depend on others to
get information or know about important matters. Kino and his people are innocent. They
work very hard but are not able to escape from their miseries and sufferings. This has been
going on for centuries. Kino's people are not able to enjoy better things in life. They live a
simple and primitive life. Thus, the struggle of the people to have a better life for them and
future generations are highlighted in the novel.
The theme of survival and freedom runs throughout the story. Kino struggles to make it in
life. He knows that education would bring changes to society. He wishes to move away from
the older order of life. The older order of life makes him and his people trapped without
having better opportunities. He wants the future generation to have a better life and enjoy
greater freedom. Kino’s struggles are symbolic of the struggles of his people for survival and
freedom. The answer to their sufferings and uncertainties is wealth. The pearl which Kino
finds is the answer to the problem. Kino sees a greater meaning to life: a brighter future and
freedom. He wants his son to be set free from all the sufferings he and his people are
undergoing. But, he is not able to get them out from the cycle of life: He is not able to free
his family. His struggles have no meaning in the end.
Moral Values
Moral values are important in life. Moral values readers make judgments on which actions
are right or wrong based on certain virtues, qualities and principles. These virtues are
universally accepted. Honesty is a virtue which is upheld by all societies. There are many
other positive qualities that would help us become a better person. Looks at some of the
moral values found in the novel below:
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Honesty
Being honest is important as it shows one’s character. There is a saying that honesty is the
best policy. These are not mere words as people who are honest are highly regarded by
everyone. In the story, Kino and Juana are honest to each other. They speak the truth and
are god-fearing people. Juan Tomas and Apolonia are also honest. They do not cheat or
steal from others to prosper. From Kino and Juan Tomas, we learn of many who have
cheated these poor people in parting with their pearls. In the past, these people have even
employed agents to sell their pearls in the capital. But, the agents cheated them and they
never heard of them nor saw their pearls again. From the actions of the characters
especially Kino and Juana, we learn the value of being honest.
Trust
Trust is important in a person’s life. We need to be trustworthy so that people will have high
regard for us. In the story, Kino trusts Juana, Juan Tomas and Apolonia. He trusts his
people and knows that everyone is interested in him and his family’s well-being. The people
are united and they are together. When Coyotito is stung by the scorpion the neighbours
gather in front of Kino’s brush house. Similarly, they follow Kino and Juana to see the doctor
to treat Coyotito. The element of trust is very important when we live as a society. Kino
knows that he can trust his people. However, things change after Kino finds the pearl and
people become envious of him.
In the story, Kino takes his pearl to La Paz, the pearl trading centre to sell his pearl. He
does so because he trusts the people. However, Kino realises that they are trying to cheat
him and defies them. Kino starts to be suspicious of people especially when he has a strong
hunch or a feeling deep inside him.
Juana trusts her husband and follows him to the mountain to escape evil men. She trusts
Kino as her and Coyotito’s saviour. Even when Kino asks her to use another trail and
escape from the trackers, while he misleads the trackers, she refuses to do so. She knows
she can trust Kino to safeguard her and Coyotito. We learn from the actions and thoughts of
the main characters the importance of trust.
Bravery
Being brave to face the challenges that confront us is a positive quality. We need to be
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brave in order to act in the best possible way. In the setting of the story, the people depend Greed is seen through the actions of the doctor, pearl buyers, attackers and trackers. The
on the sea to make a living. They go out to the sea to catch fish and also dive into the sea to neighbours become envious of Kino. Everyone wish to own the pearl and make a fortune
look for pearls. Going underwater by holding one’s breath is not easy. It requires skills and out of it.
one needs to be brave. Kino is a brave man who has great stamina. He can hold his breath The doctor agrees to treat Coyotito because he is driven by greed. He has his own evil
for more than two minutes underwater. plans in place. Greed also drives the other to be cunning, malicious, intolerant, selfish,
calculative, insincere, possessive and violent. Greed is the cause for men to turn violent and
Kino is brave. He faces the intruders and attackers, putting up a fight. In self-defence, he
attack Kino. It causes people to kill. It brings great hardships, sufferings and miseries to
kills one of his attackers. He also kills three trackers knowing very well that they are out to
Kino and his family. In the end, it causes Kino to be aimless and lose the meaning of life.
kill him and his family. Kino shows that he is a brave man throughout the story. It is difficult
We learn that greed leads to one’s downfall.
to make important decisions in life. Kino makes some important decisions because he is
brave to face the consequences of his actions. He is willing to keep the pearl even though
he knows for sure that evil eyes are prying and malicious individuals are out to rob him of it.
Even after being attacked twice, losing his canoe and house, Kino wants to fight back. He is
brave to travel to the capital to sell his pearl. This action is seen as defying the older order
of life. Kino is brave to break away from his ‘life-trap’, knowing that his family needs a better
future. Juana is also brave. She acts fast in deciding to flee the place. She shows that she is
a brave woman. When Coyotito is stung by a scorpion, she sucks at the wound to try to get
the poison out of his body. She does not fear her life and risks it to save her baby. She
makes a brave move by trying to throw the pearl away, knowing very well that Kino
Language
disapproves of such an intentions.
Writers/ authors use language to make the story more interesting. They use language to
We learn about bravery from the actions of the characters and their reactions to situations.
engage the readers’ senses and imagination. Writers/authors use different styles to present
The danger of greed
stories and to make the situations dramatic or realistic. Style refers to the unique features of
While greed is seen as a theme in the story and how it leads to evil actions, it is also seen
a written piece of literary work, which differ from other literary works. Writers use a style
as a moral lesson. Greed shows its ugly face throughout the story. It is because of greed,
which allows him or her to make the narration, description, explanation, recount and
the desire to be rich and great, that people resort to evil ways causing others to suffer and
presentation more effective for the readers to appreciate the literary works.
be miserable. In “The Pearl” we see the downfall of a man and his family. Kino loses
In the novel “The Pearl” the author uses the following figurative language (words, phrases
everything because of others’ greed. Kino loses his livelihood, brush house, canoe, and is
or sayings which provide a mental picture, and often give different meanings from the usual
forced to flee from people who are out to kill him and his family. Kino also loses his future.
use). The author also uses imagery (words, phrases or expressions) which works on our
The greatest loss for Kino is the death of Coyotito, who he wishes would be educated and
senses. Our five senses are engaged through the use of particular imagery and we, as the
be his family’s hope for a greater meaning to life. But, Coyotito is shot accidentally when he
readers, feel the experiences, as if we too are part of the experience or events.
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The author also relies on the people’s traditions and socio-cultural experiences to make the - “And they began this day with hope.” (Page 39)
story interesting. The use of songs is an interesting way of getting the readers to have a - “…and the devils that haunt the night…” (Page 66)
unique experience. There are a number of songs that play in the minds and hearts of the
Some of these words or phrases, and sentences are used to make comparisons. Words
native Mexican-Indians. There are songs of the family, the music of the enemy, music of the
such as ‘as’ and ‘like’ are used to make comparisons.
pearl, dark music, music of evil and ancient magic to safeguard from evil.
The author uses figurative language: The comparisons are made with reference to animals:
Song and music play an important part in the lives of these people. This is the belief of the
colonial animal, purring of a kitten, chickens, the circling of wolves, the hover of vultures.
people. The song of family is that of peace and harmony. It shows that everything is calm
“…grey oysters with ruffles like skirts on the shells.” (Page 16)
and positive. The song of the enemy or evil refers to some form of warning that something
“A town is like a colonial animal.” (Page 21)
bad would happen. The song of the pearl is a mixture of both good and evil. When Kino
“And the music of the pearl rose like a chorus of trumpets in his ears.” (Page 24)
dives to look for pearls and find the great pearl, the song of the pearl is of hope. This
“The song of the family came from behind him like the purring of a kitten.” (Page 29)
changes as the story develops and the song of the pearl becomes a sign of evil. The use of
“He scattered the old women like chickens.” (Page 34)
songs and music playing in the minds and hearts of the people make the story unique
“He must break out of the pot that holds us in.”(Page 38)
compared to other stories.
“He felt the creeping of fate, the circling of wolves, the hover of vultures.” (Page 49)
“ He was an animal now…” (Page 60)
“ The killing of a man was not so evil as the killing of a boat.” (Page 60)
Type of Songs What the Songs Symbolise
“ The trackers whined a little, like excited dogs on a warming trail.” (Page 71)

Song of family Unity, strength, peace, harmony, calmness

Language is also used to show emphasis and to make readers experience the
Song of the enemy or evil Warning, danger, uncertainties, disasters circumstances. Look at the following phrase and sentences.
“…the thousand washings of his clothes and set them down as poverty people.” (Page 8)
Song of the pearl Hope, future, fortune, security, happiness “I am a doctor not a veterinary.” (Page 11)
(good and bad) Evil, harm, disasters, fatality, meaningless “The pearl was ugly; it was grey, like a malignant growth.” (Page 87)

Words are also used to create the mood (feelings: sad, excited, gloom, hope, success
Let us look at how the author uses language to make the narration both interesting and
etc.)The words are used for a purpose: to make the reader undergo the experiences. Let’s
effective.
look at these phrases:
The author uses day and night to show the different between good and evil. The beginning “The stars still shone…” (Page 1): to show that there is hope, a new day is coming.
of day is positive and shows hope. The attacks on Kino, the murders and all evil happenings “…hear the evil music of the enemy.” (Page 5): to show the feeling of fear.
take place at night. “…rich, and warm and lovely, glowing and gloating and triumphant.”
- “…only a pale wash of light in the lower sky…” (Page 1) (Page 19): to show the sense of hope.
- “The ants were busy on the ground…” (Page 3) “…he could see dream forms” (Page 19): to show a feeling of achievement

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