Consequences of the Pearl in Literature

Natalie Nelson presents her writing on 'The Pearl' by John Steinbeck, focusing on her strongest emotion of sadness towards Kino and Juana at the end of the story. She outlines three reasons for this emotion: the death of their baby, the negative consequences brought by the pearl, and the loss of joy and hope. The pearl, initially a symbol of a better future, ultimately leads to tragedy and despair due to human greed and violence. Natalie concludes by recapping her reasons for choosing this emotional response.

What is the main focus of Natalie's presentation?

• The economic impact of the pearl

• The strongest emotion towards Kino and Juana

• The historical context of the story

• The symbolism of the scorpion

What emotion does Natalie feel most strongly at the end of 'The Pearl'?

• Joy

• Anger

• Sadness

• Fear

Why does Natalie feel more sadness towards Juana than Kino regarding the death of their baby?

• Juana wanted to sell the pearl

• Kino was not present at the time

• Juana was responsible for the baby's death

• The baby died in Juana's arms

What was the main reason Kino and Juana wanted the pearl?

• To buy a new house

• To pay for their child's medicine

• To travel the world

• To start a business

What was the initial promise of the pearl for Kino and Juana?

• A better future and education for their child

• A trip around the world

• A large farm

• A new house

What negative consequence did the pearl bring to Kino and Juana's community?

• Peace and harmony

• Increased wealth for everyone

• Greed and betrayal

• A sense of unity

What tragic event occurred as a result of the pearl's influence?

• Kino became a wealthy man

• Kino killed a man

• The pearl was lost at sea

• Juana left Kino

What did Kino and Juana hope to achieve with the pearl?

• A better future for their child

• A trip to the city

• A new car

• A large farm

What did the pearl initially promise Kino and Juana?

• A better life with more food, clothes, and education

• A large farm

• A new car

• A trip to the city

How did the community react to Kino and Juana after they found the pearl?

• They helped them sell the pearl

• They ignored them

• They celebrated with them

• They turned against them