The Pearl is a simple story, a parable that is relevant to all people everywhere. Written by John
Steinbeck and published in 1947, The Pearl is a small book with a big message. In this book a man
named Kino, discovers a pearl of great worth. With a sick child, Kino initially has seemingly righteous
desires of what he wants accomplished, once the pearl is sold. Kino wants to restore his son Coyotito to
health, and he wants to give his wife a proper wedding. So who is to blame for the tragedy that occurs?
There are several people whose actions contribute to the disastrous ending. The doctor, the pearl buyers
and last, but certainly not least, Kino. All of these folks play a huge role in the book concluding the
sombre way it did. They all have the chance to …show more content…
Sadly he did not see this until it was too late. Although it was
not all his fault, a large portion of the blame falls on Kino.
The Pearl is a parable about greed and the dangers of prioritizing wealth over all else.
1 Timothy 6:10 reads, “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after,
they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” KJV The Pearl
ended with poor Coyotito dying, this tragedy could have been prevented. Where does the blame fall?
Who is responsible for this terrible thing that has happened? The blame does not fall solely on one
person. Multiple characters had the opportunity to do the right thing, and had they done that Coyotito
would not have died. The doctor 's racism and greed drove him to refuse to treat the child initially. The
pearl buyers and their filthy deceit, and dishonesty, driven of course by greed. Kino 's blindness to the
transformation that was happening to himself. He became completely and utterly consumed with greed.
Greed is the main theme of this story, of course there is plenty of greed in the world today.
Steinbeck and published in 1947, The Pearl is a small book with a big message. In this book a man
named Kino, discovers a pearl of great worth. With a sick child, Kino initially has seemingly righteous
desires of what he wants accomplished, once the pearl is sold. Kino wants to restore his son Coyotito to
health, and he wants to give his wife a proper wedding. So who is to blame for the tragedy that occurs?
There are several people whose actions contribute to the disastrous ending. The doctor, the pearl buyers
and last, but certainly not least, Kino. All of these folks play a huge role in the book concluding the
sombre way it did. They all have the chance to …show more content…
Sadly he did not see this until it was too late. Although it was
not all his fault, a large portion of the blame falls on Kino.
The Pearl is a parable about greed and the dangers of prioritizing wealth over all else.
1 Timothy 6:10 reads, “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after,
they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” KJV The Pearl
ended with poor Coyotito dying, this tragedy could have been prevented. Where does the blame fall?
Who is responsible for this terrible thing that has happened? The blame does not fall solely on one
person. Multiple characters had the opportunity to do the right thing, and had they done that Coyotito
would not have died. The doctor 's racism and greed drove him to refuse to treat the child initially. The
pearl buyers and their filthy deceit, and dishonesty, driven of course by greed. Kino 's blindness to the
transformation that was happening to himself. He became completely and utterly consumed with greed.
Greed is the main theme of this story, of course there is plenty of greed in the world today.