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Greed in the pearl john steinbeck
Greed in the pearl john steinbeck











Mankind and The Pearl character all share motivators that push them along and craft their lives. In these ways I share motivators with both the doctor and Kino. My parents would have to provide for me for life. I would be illiterate and would have no math skills. Also, I want an education because without one I would be unable to function in society. I want an education because I want a job that requires a lot of math and science and Kino wants a better job than he already has. I can also be greedy when I don’t think about what others want to do. I am greedy when I don’t share my supplies(pens,pencils,markers, etc.) with others. I have a desire for education and I am sometimes greedy. See if he has any money.” ’(page 11) Finally just to top it of the doctor tries to trick Kino into thinking Coyotito was still sick from the scorpion.

greed in the pearl john steinbeck

I, I alone in the world am supposed to work for nothing - and I am tired of it. For example ‘ “Has he any money?” the doctor demanded. The doctor also thinks he deserves money. “ He knew the pearl would be buried in the house and thought Kino might look toward the place where it was buried.” (). One example of his greediness is when he tries to steal the pearl. He will be able to get a better job and earn more money and through Kino’s eyes the more money …show more content… There are many signs of the Doctors greediness in the book. They live in poverty and long for a better life for their son, but they have learned to make the best of their situation. It is the story of a poor pearl diver, Kino, and his family, living in La Paz in the 1940’s. Once Kino finds a great pearl, he becomes greedy for riches. Kino is rejected by the doctor because of his poorness, so he looks for a pearl to pay the bill. In The Pearl, Kino’s son Coyotito, is stung by a scorpion, and Kino takes him to the doctor. Kino also wants an education because he believes that through education he will earn the respect of others. The Pearl by John Steinbeck is a perfect example of how greed can negatively affect people. John Steinbeck, famous American writer, wrote the novella The Pearl. Kino wants Coyotito to be able to read, write, and do math.” My son will go to school,” he said.

greed in the pearl john steinbeck

First, he wants education so his son can have a better life. Kino is motivated by his desire for education, there are many reasons for this.

greed in the pearl john steinbeck

People, Kino, and the doctor all share motivators that shape their life. Kino’s greed disrupts his and shrouds his values with greed. Kino finds a pearl that hides his values. How can one object be so powerful? The Pearl is about a man named Kino with a family.













Greed in the pearl john steinbeck