During the confrontation with the pearl buyer, Kino looks Juana in the eye and has new strength (51). ... This characteristic of greed does not apply to Juana, however. ... What a pity it would be if the pearl should destroy them all" (43). ... The pearl is "evil...like a sin" (38) and getting rid of the pearl is the only way to save the family from turmoil. ... Juana's faith and character expands when the trackers pursue Kino for the pearl. ...

• Word Count: 1311
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School