The Pearl | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Scorpion - This threatens the safety of Kino's family by stinging an individual before Kino can get to it.

Song of Family - This is the rhythm Kino hears in the life of his family, and in their routines.

Song of Evil - This is the thundering Kino hears whenever something threatens his family.

Song of the Pearl that Might Be - This is what Kino hears when he is diving for pearls. This is the sound of his own hope that he will find a great pearl that will provide his family...
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