Types of Characters in The Pearl

What is the main conflict faced by Kino in The Pearl?

• Internal struggle between desire for wealth and destructive consequences

• Struggle with societal norms

• Conflict with neighboring village

• Battle against natural disasters

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Kino resolve the conflict in The Pearl?

• By throwing the pearl back into the ocean

• By selling the pearl to the highest bidder

• By giving the pearl to the corrupt local authorities

• By using the pearl to buy a new boat

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the pearl symbolize in the story?

• Adventure, exploration, and discovery

• Love, compassion, and kindness

• Wealth, greed, and materialism

• Friendship, loyalty, and trust

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the doctor symbolize greed in The Pearl?

• The doctor symbolizes greed by helping Kino without expecting anything in return

• The doctor symbolizes greed by living a simple life and not seeking material wealth

• The doctor symbolizes greed by exploiting Kino's desire for a better life and prioritizing his own wealth.

• The doctor symbolizes greed by donating all his wealth to charity

How do Kino and his wife represent the struggle against oppression in The Pearl?

• Kino and his wife represent the struggle against oppression by facing societal norms, economic inequality, and the corrupting influence of wealth.

• Kino and his wife represent the struggle against oppression by embracing societal norms

• Kino and his wife represent the struggle against oppression by valuing the corrupting influence of wealth

• Kino and his wife represent the struggle against oppression by avoiding economic inequality

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What lesson can be learned from the characters in The Pearl?

• The benefits of greed and abandoning one's values

• The destructive nature of greed and the importance of staying true to one's values.

• The characters' lack of ambition and drive

• The importance of material possessions over personal growth

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2