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The Pearl is a novella by the American author John Steinbeck. The story, first published in 1947, [citation needed] follows a pearl diver, Kino, and explores man’s purpose as well as greed, defiance of societal norms, and evil.
Oct 25, 2022 · The Pearl is a novella by the American author John Steinbeck. The story, first published in 1947, follows a pearl diver, Kino, and explores man’s purpose as well as greed, defiance of societal norms, and evil.
The Pearl is a novella by American author John Steinbeck, first published in 1947. It is the story of a pearl diver, Kino, and explores man's nature as well as greed, defiance of societal norms, and evil.
A violent struggle ensues, and Kino’s efforts to chase away the criminal leave him bloodied. Terribly upset by this turn of events, Juana proposes that they abandon the pearl, which she considers an agent of evil. The next morning, Kino and Juana make their way to town to sell the pearl.
The novella is set against the backdrop of the small Mexican village of La Paz. The story follows Kino, a humble pearl diver, and his wife, Juana. Their lives take a dramatic turn when Kino discovers a magnificent pearl, envisioning a brighter future for their family.
The novella tells a classically tragic story of greed, obsession, and man’s endless thirst for a better life through the lens of anti-colonialism. The main character, Kino, is a poor indigenous man who finds a giant pearl that could change the trajectory of his life.
Full Title: The Pearl; When Written: 1944 Where Written: California When Published: 1947 Literary Period: Modernist novel Genre: Novella/ Parable Setting: La Paz, Baja California Sur Climax: Kino’s beating of Juana and his killing of a man in protection of the pearl
