The Pearl Chapter 1 Flashcard

Front

What term does the doctor use to refer to Kino's race?

Back

Indians

Front

What symbol represents greed and discrimination in the story?

Back

The doctor

Front

What does the baby sleep in?

Back

A hanging box

Front

Where does Kino's family reside?

Back

In a brush house near the sea

Front

What does the doctor do when Kino's baby is sick?

Back

Refuses to treat the baby

Front

What is the significance of the pearl in the story?

Back

It symbolizes wealth and the potential for change, but also greed and destruction.

Front

How does Kino's social status affect his interactions with the doctor?

Back

Kino's lower social status leads to discrimination and neglect from the doctor.

Front

What does the term 'brush house' refer to?

Back

A simple dwelling made from local materials, typically found in rural areas.

Front

What is the main conflict introduced in Chapter 1?

Back

The struggle between Kino's aspirations and the societal barriers he faces.

Front

How does the doctor view Kino and his family?

Back

With disdain and superiority, reflecting societal prejudices.