How much does the first dealer offer Kino for the pearl?
The dealers are aware through the gossip of the town that a big pearl has been found and have agreed to pretend it is a freak and worthless. They offer Kino a thousand pesos for the pearl, which Kino believes is worth fifty thousand. Kino refuses to sell to the pearl dealers and decides to go to the capital instead.
What are some things Kino wants to acquire after he sells his pearl?
Kino’s biggest dream, however, is that he could use the money he earns from selling the pearl to send his son to school. He imagines buying Coyotito a school uniform and books, and he imagines that his son will have many more opportunities after he is educated.
Why doesn’t Kino make a deal with the pearl buyers?
So they were stuck getting cheated by the resident pearl-buyers. Kino knows that trying to sell the pearls elsewhere went against religion; apparently the priests in the area have convinced them that every man has a station in life, and trying to move away from that station is evil.
What does the knife symbolize in the pearl?
Kino’s knife symbolizes protection and security because it can protect him and his family. His knife is important to him because it is the only weapon that he has that can fight the trackers. The trackers symbolize evil because they are trying to catch Kino and his family.
What does the sea symbolize in the Pearl?
The ocean is one of the first symbols of the novel. It represents the unstable source of sustenance for the village. Like the ocean, pearl diving is very unpredictable and unreliable. An unsuccessful day of pearl diving ultimately suppresses the dependent family deeper into poverty.
Why is it called the Pearl of the world?
Why is the pearl called the Pearl of the World? The people call it the Pearl of the World because of its size and beauty. There is not another one like it in the world. It also symbolizes the world because it contains possibilities for both good and evil.