Characters
Kino's wife
Juana
What stings Coyotito at the beginning of the story?
A Scorpion
In the beginning, what does the pearl symbolize?
Hope and a better future
This theme shows how wanting too much can cause ruin.
Greed
Define avarice.
Extreme greed for wealth
What does the doctor want in exchange for helping Kino?
Money/part of the pearl fortune
What amazing discovery does Kino make?
The Pearl of the World
What does the scorpion symbolize?
Evil and danger
What theme is shown by Kino’s love for Juana and Coyotito?
Family
Define detachment.
Being emotionally distant or separated
Helps Kino when he is attacked.
Juana
What happens to Kino’s canoe?
Distroyed / burned
What does Kino’s canoe represent?
Tradition and survival
When Kino dreams of education and a better life, what theme is this?
Define subjugation.
Being under control or domination
Follow Kino and Juana as they flee the villages
The Trackers
Why do Kino and Juana leave their village? (TWO reasons)
Escape danger and sell the pearl in the city
What do Kino’s “songs” represent?
His feelings, instincts, and cultural heritage
What theme is revealed when townspeople become jealous of Kino’s pearl?
Envy / corruption
Define lethargy.
Tiredness or lack of energy
Juana
Who pays the ultimate price for the pearl?
Coyotito
At the end of the novel, what does the pearl symbolize?
Greed, distruction, evil
What is the overall message or moral of The Pearl?
Greed and materialism destroy lives
Define collusion.
Secret cooperation for a dishonest purpose