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Aug 21, 2009 · For the diver Kino, finding a magnificent pearl means the promise of better life for his impoverished family. His dream blinds him to the greed and suspicions the pearl arouses in him and his neighbors, and even his loving wife cannot temper his obsession or stem the events leading to tragedy.
Oct 25, 2022 · The Pearl is a novella by the American author John Steinbeck. The story, first published in 1947, follows a pearl diver, Kino, and explores man’s purpose as well as greed, defiance of societal norms, and evil.
The Pearl by John Steinbeck. "In the town they tell the story of the great pearl - how it was found and how it was lost again. They tell of Kino, the fisherman, and of his wife, Juana, and of the baby, Coyotito. And because the story has been told so often, it has taken root in every man's mind.
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Oct 20, 2014 · John Steinbeck ~ The Pearl-Chapter 3.pdf. Owner hidden. Jun 27, 2014
2 She was praying that Kino might find a pearl. 3 They lived in the oyster beds at the bottom of the sea. 4 He found a great pearl, the largest pearl in the world. 5 It made the poison go out of Coyotito’s shoulder. 4. 1 Because everyone wanted the pearl, and Kino was the one person who stopped them from having it.
Sep 8, 2019 · The Pearl. Printed for the Society of Vice. Volume 1 (July 1879) Volume 2. →. A Journal of Facetiæ and Voluptuous Reading. An Apology for our Title. [ edit] Having decided to bring out a Journal, the Editor racks his brains for a suitable name with which to christen his periodical.
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Before going to bed, Kino reburies the pearl under his sleeping mat. That night, he is roused by an intruder digging around in the corner. A violent struggle ensues, and Kino’s efforts to chase away the criminal leave him bloodied.
