![]() ![]() Kino and Juana deem the discovery of the pearl will compensate for their son being wounded by a scorpion and will bring them good fortune. At first to Kino and Juana the discovery of the matchless pearl is a joyous blessing, one which will positively change their lives. For centuries, the main character, Kino’s people have existed as simple pearl divers, and have created a story about a perfect pearl, or the “Pearl of the World” (Steinbeck 21). In the beginning of the parable, the pearl represents hope, freedom, luck, and the promise of a future free from the restrictions of the colonial society. ![]() ![]() The pearl’s symbolism changes throughout the course of the story. Show More The main symbol John Steinbeck employs in “The Pearl” is the pearl itself.
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