The Pearl Questions on Coyotito's Death

The Pearl

The baby, Coyotito, dies when his cry is mistaken for a coyote's by the trackers. One of them fires a rifle shot toward the noise, killing the baby. Kino, too focused on attacking the trackers, does...

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The Pearl

In The Pearl, key events significantly impact the storyline and characters. Coyotito's scorpion sting sets off a chain of events, leading Kino to find a large pearl, symbolizing hope and later,...

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The Pearl

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 Pearl

The scorpion bite in John Steinbeck's The Pearl triggers a series of events that drive the plot. After the bite, Kino and Juana seek medical help, but are rejected due to their lack of money. This...

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