The Pearl
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A novella by John Steinbeck, first published in 1947. It is a parable-like story of a pearl diver, Kino, and explores man's nature as well as greed, defiance of societal norms, and evil. 
 

The Pearl
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1. The Doctor

2. The Pearl

3. What Is The Mood At The Beginning Of The Novel?

4. The Dr. Wishes To Do This With The Money He Could Get From The Pearl.

5. Why Did Juana Decide Not To Throw The Pearl Back Into The Sea In Chapter 5?

6. In Chapter 6 This Character Is Compared To An Owl.

7. The Symbol Of Survival Against Starvation.

8. In Chapter 6 The Image Of The Ant Is Used To Describe Which Character?

9. This Character Was Compared To A Lion

10. Songs

11. What Is Special About Where Kino Found The Oyster That Held The Pearl?

12. Why Does Kino Hit Juana?

13. How Do Kino's Neighbors React To His Discovery Of The Pearl?

14. Who Is Behind All The Attacks On Kino?

15. Who Is Juan Tomas?

16. What Begins The Conflict In The Story?

17. At The End Of Chapter 4 - What Does The Pearl Symbolize?

18. What Misfortune Did Not Happen In Chapter 5?

19. What Does Kino Not Declare He Is Going To Do With The Money From The Pearl?

20. A Scorpion

21. The Pearl Buyers

22. What Does The Priest Want In The Book?

23. What Does Juana Want In The Book?

24. What Is Kino Compared To When He Watches The Ant Struggle In The Antlion Trap?

25. Why Do The Pearl Buyers Not Compete With Each Other?

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