“One important element of The Pearl is the contrast between fate and human agency, between the destiny that is made for us and the destiny that we make ourselves. How do these forces interact in Kino’s story? To what extent is Kino responsible for his own demise? To what extent is fate responsible?”
“What do we learn about the pearl’s symbolism from the reactions it evokes?”
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“how can a man become famous for writing badly about important things?”
“This book is one of the greatest books ever written. Don't you see how in the intro the narrator speaks about song and mythmaking. What was it that was seen in the pearl? the world. Beyond allegory this is pure metaphor!this book is about how we conjure up evil, the losing of paradiseI know that it sucks having to read something "for school". Often times students are forced fed disconected literature. But there is great literature out there in the world. You as a reader must get up off your seat and embrace the text and try to understand it. You cant wait for it to come to you and reveal itself. it don't happen that way.”
“The book was okay. u ad to read it for school”
“I was totally with the book until the ending. It was preposterous.”
“Just don't understand the desire to "throw" the book. This book is an amazing depiction of poverty, greed and tragedy. Yes it is depressing, it was meant to be. The story is depicting the ugly nature humans show, not sunshine and roses.”
“how can you hate this book? It is a master piece filled with adventure, love, heartache, and greed. It written by a man who was a little insane, but all the less it just makes it more brilliant. This is a must read and I am glad they "made" you read it in school. If I was not forced I would never have fall in love with it.”
