Similarities Between The Pearl And Treasure Of The Sierra Madre

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A book titled the “pearl” and a movie titled the “Treasure of the Sierra Madre” two stories whitch revolve on a common theme .There are two specific men that stand out Kino from the pearl and Dobbs from the sierra madre. Both men in each story start with good intentions and a good ambition for good. But as the stories progress they become overwhelmed and cling to a “treasure or opportunity” they find. Really makes you wonder when its much we should all know when to let go.

In the start of both stories both men are seen to be trustworthy men. In the begining of the movie dobbs gets in a brawl with a scammer that owes him money. He is able to get the scammers wallet after giving him a lesson and having the pportunity to take all

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