Summary of major events in The Pearl The first major event in The Pearl is when the baby is stung by the scorpion. ... As he got back to his house he found it was on fire and his wife had barely gotten out in time saving the baby and the water skins. ...

• Word Count: 436
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

When her son Coyotito fell ill from the bite of a scorpion, she eagerly turned towards the spiritual aspects of life. ... A hunger for wealth was what pushed him to visit the peasant's house and aid their destitute son. ...

• Word Count: 712
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School