The Pearl Chapter 4

Front

Who goes with Kino to sell the pearl?

Back

A procession of neighbors and townspeople.

Front

Why did Juana and Kino leave the village?

Back

They were afraid because Kino killed a man.

Front

Why do you think the dealer's hand became a thing of a personality?

Back

He is in the process of short changing Kino through trickery of hand tricks.

Front

Why did the doctor refuse to treat Coyotito?

Back

He thought of the Indians as animals.

Front

What did Kino's father teach him about going to the capital to sell pearls?

Back

It is a sin to try to leave your station in life.

Front

What is the significance of the pearl in Kino's life?

Back

The pearl symbolizes hope and ambition but also brings greed and conflict.

Front

How does Kino's perception of the pearl change throughout the chapter?

Back

Initially, he sees it as a means to a better life, but it becomes a source of danger and strife.

Front

What role does Juana play in Kino's decisions regarding the pearl?

Back

Juana often represents caution and the voice of reason, urging Kino to consider the dangers.

Front

What does the doctor represent in the story?

Back

The doctor represents colonial attitudes and the exploitation of indigenous people.

Front

How does the community react to Kino's pearl?

Back

The community is initially supportive but becomes envious and fearful as the pearl's value is recognized.