But at a time when wealth and power bred frauds of the worst kind, the family only encounters more fallaciousness every step of the way. As chance would have it, Kino comes in possession of The Pearl of the World – a rather chunky pearl meant to shower riches upon the family. When his son Coyotito falls ill and the town doctor refuses to treat him, Kino and his wife Juana look to pearl mining to solve their problems. His aspirations are big but means are limited and so he is left to wonder what future beholds for his family. Kino, a Mexican diver is the protagonist of the novel who being subjected to social injustice, comes to learn the repercussions of greed and foolhardy behavior. You must want it just enough, and you must be very tactful with the Gods.” – John Steinbeck, The Pearl “It is not good to want a thing too much.
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