Money could change a person. It causes greed, and greed is evil. It turns people against each other , and brings bad luck. Money is the root of all evil. John Steinbeck, famous American writer, wrote the novella The Pearl. In The Pearl, Kino’s son Coyotito, is stung by a scorpion, and Kino takes him to the doctor. Kino is rejected by the doctor because of his poorness, so he looks for a pearl to pay the bill. Once Kino finds a great pearl, he becomes greedy for riches. Kino’s neighbors become jealous, and constantly try to steal the pearl. Kino’s greediness puts his family in danger, and could possibly hurt them. Throughout the book, Kino changes what is important in life as he copes by resolving his internal conflicts.
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The book quotes, “And after all, 100 pesos was not to be thrown away. It was comparative wealth wealth to a man who is not wealthy. And suppose Kino took a thousand pesos. Yesterday, he had nothing.” (Steinbeck, 50). KIno goes to sell his pearl, so he can afford his desires. However, Kino feels the prices are unfair. Kino claims he is being cheated, and says he will go to the capital to sell his pearl for a better price. Kino says, “New clothes and married in the church, a rifle, and his to go to school.” (Steinbeck, 24-26). When he says this, he is telling his neighbors what he will buy with the money he will get. However, Kino has many desires. He has a very extravagant desire for a rifle, and now that he has stated them, everyone expects him to have all of his desires. But Kino’s greediness puts his family in danger, and puts him in front of many conflicts and …show more content…
The book quotes, “And Kino ran for the high place, as nearly all animals do when they are pursued.” (Steinbeck, 76). In this quote, Kino is being chased by the trackers. He is afraid of him or his family getting hurt or killed. He finds a cave that is suitable. He tries to get his family to the safe place, but he begins to be chased again. The book also quotes, “But the Song of the Family had become as fierce and sharp and feline as the snarl of a female puma.” (Steinbeck, 84). Kino has become very protective. His family was almost killed. Now he is willing to do anything to make sure his family is safe. However, Kino also feels guilt. His son, Coyotito was killed, and he feels it is because of him. Kino puts his family in harm 's way. He does everything he can to protect his family. However, his foolishness got his son killed and could damage his family
In the beginning of …show more content…
The book quotes, “And after all, 100 pesos was not to be thrown away. It was comparative wealth wealth to a man who is not wealthy. And suppose Kino took a thousand pesos. Yesterday, he had nothing.” (Steinbeck, 50). KIno goes to sell his pearl, so he can afford his desires. However, Kino feels the prices are unfair. Kino claims he is being cheated, and says he will go to the capital to sell his pearl for a better price. Kino says, “New clothes and married in the church, a rifle, and his to go to school.” (Steinbeck, 24-26). When he says this, he is telling his neighbors what he will buy with the money he will get. However, Kino has many desires. He has a very extravagant desire for a rifle, and now that he has stated them, everyone expects him to have all of his desires. But Kino’s greediness puts his family in danger, and puts him in front of many conflicts and …show more content…
The book quotes, “And Kino ran for the high place, as nearly all animals do when they are pursued.” (Steinbeck, 76). In this quote, Kino is being chased by the trackers. He is afraid of him or his family getting hurt or killed. He finds a cave that is suitable. He tries to get his family to the safe place, but he begins to be chased again. The book also quotes, “But the Song of the Family had become as fierce and sharp and feline as the snarl of a female puma.” (Steinbeck, 84). Kino has become very protective. His family was almost killed. Now he is willing to do anything to make sure his family is safe. However, Kino also feels guilt. His son, Coyotito was killed, and he feels it is because of him. Kino puts his family in harm 's way. He does everything he can to protect his family. However, his foolishness got his son killed and could damage his family