The Pearl Chapters 1-4 Flashcard

Front

What role does the doctor play in Kino's journey?

Back

He represents colonial oppression.

Front

What is the significance of the scorpion in the story?

Back

Betrayal or danger.

Front

What does Juana think about the pearl?

Back

She thinks it's evil.

Front

What does the pearl symbolize in the story?

Back

Greed and corruption.

Front

How does Kino feel when he first finds the pearl?

Back

Excited and hopeful.

Front

What does Kino's initial excitement about the pearl represent?

Back

Hope and the possibility of a better future.

Front

How does Juana's perspective on the pearl differ from Kino's?

Back

Juana sees the pearl as a source of evil, while Kino sees it as a means to improve their lives.

Front

What does the scorpion incident foreshadow in the story?

Back

It foreshadows the dangers and challenges that Kino and his family will face.

Front

How does the community react to Kino's discovery of the pearl?

Back

The community is both envious and intrigued, leading to a mix of support and hostility.

Front

What does the pearl's beauty contrast with in the story?

Back

It contrasts with the greed and corruption it brings.