The Pearl By John Steinbeck Essay

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In the book, The Pearl, by John Steinbeck, family does play an important role in the story. For example, Coyotito, Kino and Juana’s only child and is the only next generation they have. Notably, Kino and Juana aren’t completely married yet. Juana plays the role that motivates Kino in order for him to be able to keep going and not be brought down by others. While doing so, she accepted the fact that Kino has murdered in order to save his family the pearl. Juan Tomás who is the elder brother of Kino and is the husband to his wife Apolonia. Juan Tomás has the feeling that it’s his duty to protect his younger brother as he helped hide him when Kino murdered someone. Honestly considering that Juan Tomás was correct because it’s seemingly simple