The Power Of Power In The Pearl, By John Steinbeck

After finding the "Pearl of the World," Kino struggles to protect the pearl, himself, and

At the beginning of the story they both felt content and happy as show in this quote “Sometimes it rose to an aching chord that caught the throat, saying this is safety, this is warmth, this is the Whole.”. They did not even speak because their understanding was so great. But after Kino found the pearl his relationship steadily deteriorates as shown in this quote “"Kino," she said huskily, "I am afraid. A man can be killed. Let us throw the pearl back into the sea." "Hush," he said fiercely. "I am a man. Hush.”. That shows that as time goes by Kino is acting ruder and harshly to Juana all because of the greed the pearl caused. Another example is "This thing is evil," she cried harshly. "This pearl is like a sin! It will destroy us," and her voice rose shrilly. "Throw it away, Kino. Let us break it between stones. Let us bury it and forget the place. Let us throw it back into the sea. It has brought evil. Kino, my husband, it will destroy us." And in the firelight her lips and her eyes were alive with her fear. But Kino's face was set, and his mind and his will were set” this quote shows that Juana is becoming increasingly fearful yet Kino is sure this is the way and is willing to do whatever is necessary to become wealthy. This causes a strain between their relation. Finally the worst thing Kino commits is the act of attacked Juana. He is described as a snake hissing at her and hitting her that makes her fall. He even continues to kick her after she has fallen and she accepts it and knows he may even murder her. This shows that Kino has broken all limits of humanity and is being consumed by

We all know the pearl, from the novel “The Pearl” was very deceiving. The pearl was suppose have a good impact on Kino’s life. However, the pearl turned out to have many negative effects on Kino’s life. The many different effects of the pearl eventually changed Kino’s life forever. However, the pearl had different stages and meanings in the novel, which includes the different symbolisms of the pearl, what the pearl meant Kino in different stages in the novel, and what it meant to the community.

The pearl takes on many different forms throughout the novella, shape-shifting its way into people’s minds. “This thing is evil," she cried harshly. "This pearl is like a sin! It will destroy us," and her voice rose shrilly. "Throw it away, Kino. Let us break it between stones. Let us bury it and forget the place. Let us throw it back into the sea. It has brought evil. Kino, my husband, it will destroy us." And in the firelight her lips and her eyes were alive with her fear” (43-44). This shows that the pearl has turned Kino’s head, he wants more, and he needs more. Wanting more and needing more comes to a price and Kino is about to pay for it. The pearl has become my soul,” said Kino. “If I give it up I shall lose my soul…”(73). The pearl is not an entity or a spirit, it does not tell Kino what he should do. Kino has infatuated himself with the thought of a better life and he has lost control of his own. “And then Kino’s brain cleared from its red concentration and he knew the sound—the keening, moaning, rising hysterical cry from the little cave in the side of the stone mountain, the cry of

In The Pearl it’s very known that something you might have valued could screw you over pretty badly. In Kino’s situation the pearl itself, which Kino valued very much, caused him a lot of pain in the end. “ "My son will read and open the books, and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make numbers, and these things will make us free because he will know - he will know and through him we will know. "

After all Kino finally decides to get rid of the Pearl “ Kino drew back his arm and flung the Pearl with all his might… they saw a little splash in the distance(89-90). He realized that his son's life is more important than the pearl. He did what he should have done from the beginning throw the pearl out. Materialism and greed can take over someone's life before they even realize it in the end your family is always

“Greed, in the end, fails even the greedy.” – Cathryn Louis. When a person becomes greedy, eventually their greed fails them in some way, shape, or form. The downfall can be destructive, or not. In the novella The Pearl by John Steinbeck, greed plays a symbolic role in the form of a pearl found by a man named Kino. The theme “greed is a destructive force” can be depicted through Kino’s downfall due to his attachment to the Pearl of the World.

The pearl is thought to be very valuable and it brings new hope to Kino. Before Kino found the pearl his family was impoverished as shown by their living conditions, “Behind him Juana’s fire leaped into flame and threw spears of light through the chinks of the brush-house wall and threw a wavering square of light out the door” (Steinbeck 2). The above quote shows that Kino’s family lives in a house that is not of the best quality. When asked about his pearl Kino explains what his plans are, “My son will read and open the books, and my son will write and will know writing. And my son will make numbers, and these things will make us free because he will know- he will know and through him we

In The Pearl, by John Steinbeck, evil transforms certain humble citizens into envious savages. It is this evil which moves the story along and adds drama. It causes the beginning of a happy spirit, but the downfall of goodness and humanity.

Happiness is a lovely thing, but greed can easily poison its light. John Steinbeck, the author of the novella, The Pearl, shows how easily something is tainted. This parable describes a simple fisherman, Kino, and his discovery of a magnificent pearl. This pearl becomes an omen, and his whole world changes, growing dark and ominous. Throughout the story, what Kino perceives as important in life changes as he tries to cope with his internal conflicts.

This quote shows the greed in Kino is getting greater and greater. The reader can tell this because Kino is willing to hurt the person who he loves the most, and who loves him the most, just to keep his pearl safe.

Literary Thesis Essay Sometimes, greed can get the best of people as said in James chapter 4 verse 3 of the Bible, “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” In the story The Pearl, by John Steinbeck, Kino has always had anger issues, but greed is what causes him to divert away from what matters most in his life, family. Wonderful, dedicated, happy, peaceful, and content, are all words that could describe Kino’s old self, however after he shuffles his priorities around, the same qualities could not be said.

The Pearl, a novella written by John Steinbeck, is a story that deals with the evolution and oppression of the main characters, Kino and Juana. The story takes place in La Paz, Mexico, a place where the poor and rich live in it seems like everyone lives in peace, which changes when the main character of the story, Kino finds something that may change his world. Kino is a poor man that lives with his wife,Juana, and son, Coyotito, Kino found a pearl in the beginning of the story that had the power of changing Kino and his family’s life forever. However, they become oppressed as they realize that not everyone is as happy to have a valuable pearl that Kino and Juana are. The main conflict of the story is the internal conflict of Kino and his

When Kino's canoe gets destroyed and his house burns to flames, he goes to his brother for help to escape. After his brother suggests getting rid of the pearl, he says: “‘The pearl has become my soul. If I give it up, I shall lose my soul”’ (Page 67). With these words, Kino expresses the pearl as his life, and it is no longer a treasure. Kino is oblivious to the fact that the pearl is destroying him, he would rather run with the pearl than to get rid of it.

Commentator Sydney Krause who takes a similar approach describes Kino’s returning of the pearl to the sea as a desperate act of defeat at the hands of the pearl’s evil nature (156). Stephen George calls Coyotito Kino’s “real pearl” and writes that his death will follow Kino for the rest of his life (95). Kino does eventually rid himself of the pearl but not before it has destroyed almost everything that he cares for (Lisca 292). The loss of his livelihood, the death of his son, and the forfeiture of the pearl make Kino’s position at the end of the novel seem morose.