In the novel The Pearl, the reader is introduced to the story of Juana and Kino. In this book we are met with their struggle in trying to save their son, Coyotito, who had recently been stung by a poisonous scorpion. If this harmful insect had stung one of the adults it would not be as bad, but seeing as it was a baby this meant that its life hung in the balance. This is supported by the following quote found on page six of The Pearl. “An adult might be very ill from the sting, but a baby could easily die from the poison.” Seeing the danger Coyotito was in, Juana and Kino decide to set out for the doctor in the town. They would have preferred the doctor coming to their home but it was well known that the doctor was greedy and did not want to
