1. The Pearl
Waking up to a warm fire and to the "pat of the corncakes in the house and the rich smell of them on the cooking plate" (3) starts off the day for Juana's family. ... The only thing she wants is the medical treatment that is necessary for Coyotito's bite from the scorpion. ... For example, during the threat of a scorpion biting her only son Coyotito, she doesn't flinch but instead murmurs old magic to protect her son from evil while mumbling Hail Marys (5). This shows that because of her strong faith, she believes that a scorpion bite is not fatal to Coyotito. ... Her perso...
- Word Count: 1311
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School