The Pearl Questions on Chapter 5

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John Steinbeck's use of figurative language and imagery in The Pearl vividly contrasts the poverty of Kino's family with the wealth of others, employing simple diction with occasional Spanish words....

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In The Pearl, animal imagery is used to portray Kino and Juana's primal instincts. Kino is often depicted with animalistic traits, highlighting his raw, survival-driven nature, especially when...

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In John Steinbeck's The Pearl, Kino's violent encounters revolve around the pearl's destructive influence. After Juana tries to discard the pearl, Kino assaults her and then kills a man who attacks...

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The similes "hissed at her like a snake" and "like a sheep before the butcher" highlight Kino's violent and menacing state of mind, while Juana remains passive and submissive. Kino, consumed by rage...

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Juana does not harbor anger towards Kino after he hurts her because she accepts traditional gender roles and sees Kino as both "half insane and half god." She understands his dreams and feels a...

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Juana refuses to leave Kino despite the danger presented by the pearl because she feels she cannot survive without him. She perceives Kino as both "half insane and half god," embodying strength and...

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Juana realizes the past is gone forever in Chapter 5 after Kino kills a man trying to steal the pearl. Seeing Kino and the dead man in the road, she knows "the old peace" is irretrievable. Despite...

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Juana reacts to the murder with calm and practicality. Despite Kino's violent behavior and the danger they face, she remains loyal to him. Discovering the dead body, she hides it and retrieves the...

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