Monday, October 26, 2009

What does the Pearl symbolize to these characters and what characteristics does it bring out in them?

Juana- To Juana the pearl symbolizes bad luck. Juana get's scared that the pearl is giving them bad luck and she get's pessimistic that the pearl will really help them like they thought.

Kino- To Kino the pearl symbolizes hope. Kino is hopeful that the pearl will provide them with a better future and allow them to do things that they couldn't afford before such as getting married and getting Coyotito baptized.

Neighbors- To the neighbors the pearl symbolizes curiosity. The neighbors get curious of what the family will do with the pearl and if it will change them.

Doctor- To the doctor the pearl symbolizes greed. The Doctor wonders if he can somehow get money for himself out of the pearl.

Priest- To the priest the pearl symbolizes greed. The Priest begins to want money for the church out of the pearl.

Townspeople- To the townspeople the pearl symbolizes curiosity. The townspeople get curious about what the family will do with the money from the pearl.

1 comment:

  1. Good job! You had nice word choices, and it sounded like you really understood the character's point of view.

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