University:
Cambridge College
Course:
LIT 315 | American Literature
Academic year:

2023
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74

Pages:

1
Author:

Deangelo Foley

Chapter 5 (pg. 57-65) 1. What does Juana try to do with the pearl? Why? What does Kino do? Juana tries to get rid of the pearl by throwing it into the sea. She does this because she believes that the pearl is bringing evil and misfortune to their family. However, Kino stops her and retrieves the pearl from the water, refusing to let go of the opportunity it represents for their future. 2. What happens on the beach? What happens to the pearl? On the beach, Kino is attacked by unknown assailants who attempt to steal the pearl from him. In the struggle, Kino fights back, and during the chaos, he accidentally drops the pearl. It rolls into the sand and becomes lost. 3. Given a second opportunity after finding the pearl on the sand, why does Juana not get rid of it? Despite finding the pearl again on the sand, Juana does not get rid of it because she sees Kino's determination to keep it as a sign that they should not give up on their hopes for a better life. She recognizes that the pearl holds the potential to change their circumstances, despite the dangers it brings. 4. Why will it not matter that Kino killed the man in self-defense? It will not matter that Kino killed the man in self-defense because the authorities and the society they live in are biased against them. As indigenous people, Kino and his family are marginalized and oppressed, and the justice system is unlikely to treat them fairly or sympathetically. 5. As they head for home, what two discoveries do they make? What does this signify? As they head for home, they make two discoveries: they find a dead man on the path and realize that their house has been ransacked and destroyed. These discoveries signify the escalating danger and violence that surrounds the pearl, as well as the destructive impact it has on their lives. 6. What is Juan Tomas’ opinion of the pearl at this point? Juan Tomas' opinion of the pearl at this point is that it has brought nothing but trouble and misfortune to their family. He warns Kino to be cautious and to consider getting rid of the pearl before it brings further harm to them. 7. What is Kino’s comment on the pearl on page 65? In what sense might this be true? Kino's comment on the pearl on page 65 is that it is "an evil pearl." In a sense, this might be true because the pearl has become a symbol of greed, envy, and violence, leading to conflict and tragedy for Kino and his family.