Q: What do we learn about the pearl's symbolism from the reactions it evokes?
A: The pearl stands for hope and a passageway to a new way of life for the owner. On the other hand it also represents the jealousy of everyone who is not in possession of the pearl.
Q: What human characteristics does the pearl bring out in these characters? Explain why you think the way that you do.
A:
Kino- Kino thinks of being able to provide bigger and better things for his family when he finds the pearl. He is set on providing a better lifestyle for his family now that he has the chance, such as giving his son the chance to attend school, and being officially married.
Juana- I realized that Juana was totally humble about her families situations and they way they lived. She came to realize that the pearl was causing more problems than it was providing better situations.
Neighbors- Kino and Juana's neighbors are extremely excited for Kino because that may show the richer people that even someone who they think to be unimportant came make something of themselevs.
Doctor- The doctor is a wealthy man who is not interested in helping Kino and Juana's poor suffering baby until he learns that they may be able to pay him more than enough. He too is jealous of the small poor family because of the luck of finding the precious pearl.
Priest- The Priest is pleased that the couple is intent on being officially married. Although he is pleased with their choice he can't help but hope and wish that Kino may decide to donate some of the money they come into by selling the pearl to the church.
Towns people- The towns people were interested in the fact that such a low citizen had found such a treasure. They began to become greedy and jealous of Kino's discovery. No matter how much they wished they had found what he did, they were still interested.
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