Characters
Who is the main character of The Pearl?
Kino
What happens that causes Kino to search for a pearl?
Coyotito being stung by a scorpion
In what country does The Pearl take place?
Mexico
What does the scorpion symbolize?
evil or danger
Who says, “This thing is evil. This pearl is like a sin!”?
Juana
What is the name of Kino’s wife?
Juana
Where does Kino find the pearl?
while diving in the Gulf
What type of community do Kino and Juana live in?
poor fishing village
What does the Song of Evil represent?
threat or danger entering Kino’s life
What happens to Coyotito after the doctor gives him medicine?
he becomes sick, then better again
What is the name of Kino and Juana’s baby?
Coyotito
How does Kino react when he finds the pearl?
he lets out a great cry of joy and excitement
What religion or belief system is shown in their prayers and actions?
Catholic and native beliefs.
What does the pearl begin to symbolize by Chapter 3?
greed and corruption
What dream does Kino have after finding the pearl?
to get married in the church and send Coyotito to school
Where is the doctor from?
What name do people give to the pearl Kino finds?
he Pearl of the World
What time of day does Coyotito get stung?
the morning
What theme is shown when the doctor only agrees to help after hearing about the pearl?
social inequality, racism
How do the townspeople react when they hear about the pearl?
they become jealous and greedy
What insect stung Coyotito?
Scorpion
What does Juana suggest they do with the pearl when trouble begins?
throw it away or destroy it
What song does Kino hear when things are peaceful and happy?
Song of the Family
What happens to Kino that shows the pearl brings trouble?
he is attacked and his house is broken into
What do they plan to do with the pearl the next day?
Sell it at the market