In this textual evidence, it was morning and things were getting started in the small town. however, as things progressed, a scorpion was approaching Coyotito. The Song of the Family was the description of how Kino felt, especially about his family. Steinbeck used this personification to demonstrate how Kino feared for his child, and how he was afraid to lose Coyotito, his child. In the time of this textual evidence Juana and Kino’s child had been stung by a scorpion. As people began to mourn the child as he had been stung. The town, as well as Kino had give up hope. The effect is to give the realization of how determined Juana was to save her child. Steinbeck uses this simile to show the affection and loyalty she has to her child. Prior to
