What are the character traits of the characters in the pearl?
| Characters Traits | Textual Evidence |
|---|---|
| Determined | Plans to sell the pearl in the capital when he realizes the pearl buyers are trying to cheat him (p. 51) |
| Brave and protective over his family | Kills to protect the pearl (p. 58) Willing to risk his life to hide Juana and Coyotito from the trackers (p. 84) |
Who is Juan Tomas in the pearl?
Juan Tomás, Kino’s brother, is the one person, besides Juana that truly wants the best for Kino. Juan Tomás lives with his wife, Apolonia, and their four children in the same neighborhood as Kino and Juana. Let’s find out more about Juan Tomás in John Steinbeck’s The Pearl.
Who are the 3 most important characters in the pearl?
Terms in this set (29) The three main characters introduced in Chapter 1 are Kino, his wife Juana, and the doctor, who is unnamed. Songs and music are usually very important in cultures where people cannot read or write.
Who accidentally killed Coyotito?
Kino hides Juana and Coyotito in a cave and goes after the trackers. Kino fights them and kills one of them, after they had fired a gun shot towards the mountain. Without knowing it at the time, the bullet struck and killed Coyotito.
How was Coyotito cured?
Coyotito is the infant son of Juana and Kino in John Steinbeck’s The Pearl. When Coyotito is stung by a scorpion, his mother tries to suck out the poison, but wants to take him to a doctor. By the time Kino finds the pearl, Coyotito has been healed by the brown seaweed Juana used on the injury.
Why does Kino feel ashamed when the doctor turns him away?
When Kino arrives at the big gate in the wall of the doctor’s house, he hesitates because the doctor was once part of the ruling race and he feels both hatred and fear.
What emotions is Kino experiencing at the end of chapter one?
What emotions is Kino experiencing at the end of Chapter 1? Kino is feeling frustrated and scared.