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What are the major events in chapters 1-2?
Coyotito gets bitten by a scorpion, so they go to the doctor but he refuses to help. Kino goes fishing and finds the pearl.
What do the family songs mean?
They represent the tradition of family and how the family 'should' feel.
Describe the morning before breakfast.
Kino woke up with Juana right at his side. He got up and watched the sunrise with a dog at his feet while Juana made food.
What happened to Coyotito while in his hanging box?
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What surprising thing did Juana do after Coyotito was bitten by a scorpion?
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What are some differences between Kino's neighborhood and the doctor's?
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How does Steinbeck describe the character of the doctor?
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The doctor said he has no time to 'cure insect bites for little Indians' and that he isn't a veterinary doctor. What does that mean?
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What are the major events of chapter 3?
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To what does Steinbeck compare the news traveling through the town?
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Why does the priest wonder whether he has baptized Kino's baby or married him?
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What was Steinbeck's purpose for having the doctor see himself sitting in a restaurant in Paris after hearing of the pearl?
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How did Kino become everyone's enemy?
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How were the priest and the doctor similar in how they treated Kino?
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Where did Kino finally hide the pearl?
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What was Juana's opinion of the pearl and why?
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Summarize the major events in chapter 4.
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Who knew that Kino was going to sell the pearl? Be specific.
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Describe the arrangement the pearl buyers had made amongst themselves before Kino even came in.
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What was the one thing that the pearl buyers were afraid to do?
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What happened to the men before Kino who traveled to the capital to sell pearls?
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Why would a pearl buyer tell Kino his pearl was fool's gold?
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Even though he is afraid, Kino is determined to go where?
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What song replaces the song of the family after the meeting with the pearl buyers?
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What happened to Kino that night?
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What does 'blustered' mean?
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What does 'instinctive' mean?
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What does 'obscured' mean?
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What does 'poultice' mean?
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What does 'strenuous' mean?
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What does 'anxiety' mean?
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What does 'luxurious' mean?
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What does 'prophecy' mean?
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What does 'judicious' mean?
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What does 'visualize' mean?
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Study Notes
Major Events in Chapters 1-2
- Coyotito is bitten by a scorpion, prompting Kino and Juana to seek medical help.
- The doctor refuses assistance due to prejudice against indigenous people.
- Kino discovers a large, valuable pearl while fishing.
Significance of Family Songs
- Family songs reflect cultural traditions and the emotional bonds within Kino’s family.
- They embody feelings of security, love, and belonging.
Morning Routine
- Kino wakes up beside Juana, appreciating the dawn.
- He enjoys a peaceful moment with a dog at his feet while Juana prepares breakfast.
Coyotito's Injury
- Coyotito suffers from a scorpion bite on his shoulder while in a hanging box.
Juana's Response to Injury
- Juana attempts to alleviate Coyotito’s pain by sucking out the poison.
Differences in Neighborhoods
- Kino's neighborhood consists of brush houses and a fishing lifestyle.
- The doctor's area features luxurious stone buildings, gardens, and plazas.
Description of the Doctor
- The doctor is portrayed as ignorant, cruel, and lazy, reflecting his lack of compassion.
Doctor's Attitude Towards Indigenous People
- His dismissive comment implies he dehumanizes the indigenous community, comparing them to animals.
Major Events in Chapter 3
- Kino dreams of the future after finding the pearl; he envisions wealth and success.
- The doctor visits to treat Coyotito, and Kino faces an attempted theft of the pearl.
News Spreading in Town
- Steinbeck compares the rapid spread of news to a child eagerly sharing information.
Priest's Curiosity
- The priest seeks to exploit Kino's potential wealth for monetary gain related to his spiritual duties.
Doctor's Ambitions
- The doctor's thoughts about dining in Paris highlight his motives for seeking wealth through the pearl.
Kino's Increasing Isolation
- Kino becomes an enemy in the eyes of the villagers as they covet the pearl and its fortune.
Similarities Between Priests and Doctors
- Both approach Kino with feigned kindness upon learning about the pearl's discovery.
Kino's Hiding Spot for the Pearl
- To protect it, Kino buries the pearl beneath his sleeping mat.
Juana's View on the Pearl
- After a theft attempt, Juana perceives the pearl as a source of destruction and desires its destruction.
Major Events in Chapter 4
- Kino attempts to sell the pearl but is met with deceitful offers.
- He decides to go to the capital, facing renewed attacks.
Knowledge of Kino's Intentions
- The entire village knows about Kino's intention to sell the pearl, notably Juan Tomas.
Pearl Buyers' Conspiracy
- Pearl buyers coordinate their prices and schemes before Kino’s arrival to manipulate him.
Pearl Buyers' Fear
- They fear losing Kino as a customer, highlighting their greed and dependence on his pearl.
Fate of Previous Pearl Sellers
- Previous individuals who traveled to the capital often vanished or met deadly fates.
Deceptive Tactics of Pearl Buyers
- A buyer suggests Kino's pearl is fool's gold to lower its perceived value.
Kino's Determination
- Despite fear, Kino is resolute in his decision to sell the pearl in the capital.
Change in Family Song
- The song of evil emerges after Kino’s unsettling encounter with the pearl buyers, eclipsing the family’s song.
Kino's Nighttime Attack
- Kino suffers a deep cut on his face after being attacked, escalating the conflict surrounding the pearl.
Vocabulary Highlights
- Blustered: Talking excessively.
- Instinctive: Relating to innate feelings or reactions.
- Obscured: Difficult to see or understand.
- Poultice: A homemade remedy applied to relieve pain.
- Strenuous: Requiring substantial effort.
- Anxiety: Feelings of stress or worry.
- Luxurious: Describing something very expensive or lavish.
- Prophecy: A forewarning or prediction.
- Judicious: Characterized by making wise decisions.
- Visualize: To see or imagine clearly.
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