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    defined as : a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (as money) than is needed. Throughout The PearlKino changes immensely‚ some for the better‚ but mostly for the worse. Protection and greed are the two most predominate traits shown by Kino in the novella. In John Steinbeck’s‚ The Pearl‚ a novella showing Kino’s personality symbolizes protection and greed. Essentially Kino and the pearl are one in the same. Both innocent and willing until the corruption of wealth and mans greedy ambitions

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    Kino‚ the protagonist of The Pearl‚ is introduced in the exposition. He is developed throughout the novel through his actions and thoughts. We see him change through his actions‚ such as hs killing of an intruder‚ and him chucking the pearl into the ocean. We also see him change through his thoughts. For example‚ the first idea that came to his head to deal with the bounty hunters was to kill them. Early in the book‚ Kino is accepting‚ and only dislikes the town’s doctor. This is evident when he

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    Kino as a Hero What makes a hero? When we think of heroes‚ we think of big names‚ big powers‚ and amazing deeds. However‚ Merriam-Webster defines a hero as a man with distinguished courage who tries to do the best he can for others around him‚ thus stating that you do not need to do outrageous deeds to be a hero‚ such as Kino. In the novella The Pearl by John Steinbeck‚ Kino‚ the protagonist‚ is most certainly a hero because he is a courageous man who does what he can for his family and his people

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    Kino‚ a character from the story "The Pearl‚" is a prime example of a developing character. From the start through to the end‚ he develops drastically. At the beginning‚ he was thought out to be a good loyal husband but as time went on he became a selfish‚ greedy person who would do anything for money.<br><br>When the story began Kino seemed to be a good husband who wanted nothing more than to be able to support his family. After a scorpion had stung Coyotito‚ Kino prayed that he would find a pearl

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    Kino‚ the main character in the novel "The Pearl" is an example of a common man faced with the daily concerns and dangers of living in poverty. From the start to the end of the novel Kino develops drastically. At the beginning of the novel he is shown to be a kind and loyal husband but as the story continues he becomes an ’animal‚’ a man whom is driven by greed and willing do anything for money. When the story begins‚ Kino is a man perfectly content with his situation despite the lack of material

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    Kino from the The Pearl by John Steinbeck is a take action before thinking kind of person‚ which is also known as impulsive. To begin‚ “Then Kino’s fist closed over the pearl and his emotion broke over him. He put his head back and howled. His eyes rolled up and he screamed and his body was rigid” (Steinbeck 20). Kino did not even think if he wanted the village to now he had the pearl. After he screamed there was no turning back from the villagers coming to his canoe and finding out he had the pearl

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    conversations and talking fluently at age four. Pearl S. Buck not only could speak fluently at age four but she could speak two languages‚ which were English and Chinese. English and Chinese are the most complicated languages to speak and write. Pearl S. Buck wrote numerous influential books and used her extraordinary education to ultimately lead to her success as a writer. Pearl Sydenstricker was born in Hillsboro‚ West Virginia‚ on June 26‚ 1892 (Pearl Buck Biography). Her parents‚ Absalom and

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    gathered here today to celebrate the life of a strong‚ independent man named Kino. Although he was not particularly wealthy‚ he didn’t allow that to stop him from doing everything he could for his family. Kino‚ just like the rest of us at times‚ may have lost his way a few times‚ but he always bounced back and realized what was truly important. He was also incredibly hard working and determined in all situations. Kino expressed his love for his family in several different ways throughout his life

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    The Relationship of Kino and Juana • In the course of a novel a relationship will change. It may grow and develop or it may deteriorate entirely. • The relationship between Kino and Juana is one that is certainly tested. • In the beginning of the novel they are a loving couple‚ entirely devoted to each other. For Kino this is represented in the ‘song of the family’. His love for Juana is the spark that starts off this song. • Personal Comment: I particularly like the opening scene where we see the

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    The Pearl

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    The Pearl is a novella by American author John Steinbeck‚ published in 1947. It is the story of a pearl diver‚ Kino‚ and explores man’s nature as well as greed and evil. Steinbeck’s inspiration was a Mexican folk tale from La Paz‚ Baja California Sur‚ Mexico‚ which he had heard in a visit to the formerly pearl-rich region in 1940.[1] In 1947‚ it was adapted into a Mexican film named La perla. The story is one of Steinbeck’s most popular books and has been widely used in high school classes.[2] Kino

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