The Pearl

The Pearl In the book, The Pearl, written by John Steinbeck, Kino is a poor pearl diver who stumbles on the Pearl of the World. Kino hopes the pearl will bring him good fortune, but little does he know the pearl will bring death: hardship, and sorrow. His behavior as he copes with the various experiences he has, reveals a great deal about Kino’s character. Kino’s actions throughout the story as a family …

…he got from it was pain and sorrow, none of the extravagant things he once imagined. This all shows how Kino is strong and tough but also is very sensitive. In conclusion, Kino’s character is revealed many ways wether by being a family man, pearl diver, and a survivor, piece together Kino’s strong will and character. John Steinbeck does a good way of showing Kino’s characteristics by the discovery of the pearl.