Monster Essays - The Pearl 2
The Pearl
In The Pearl, by John Steinbech, evil transforms certain
humble citizens into envious savages. Evil was exhibited by the
doctor who refused to treat Coyotito because his parents had no money.
When the doctor heard of Kino and Juana's fortune in finding "the
pearl of the world" (722), he boasted that they were patients of his
while thinking of a better life for himself in Paris. Coyotito was
healed when the doctor finally came to their straw hut. He deceived
Kino by giving the baby a white powder that made him go into
convulsions. An hour later he came and gave Coyotit....
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