Evolution of Kino
In John Steinbeck’s novel The Pearl, Kino, the main character, went through a series of complicated changes due to money. He was greatly affected by the hunger for wealth and overall his life is destroyed because of lust and greed. This destruction is symbolized through the many forms that Kino portrays. At first a simple ‘rabbit-like’ persona takes shape. When the greed spreads through society he becomes what readers see as a small mouse being circled by fierce predators in the sky. The final form of Kino is that of a wild dog. He seems to go to any length to protect his ‘territory’ from intruders.Readers can compare the introduction of Kino to a rabbit. Like Kino, a rabbit seems peaceful, simply hopping about on a spring-like day with no worries at all. A kind and gentle creature with respect towards all walks of life. At the beginning Kino is seen as a loving father and husband. He has a mental connection with his wife, that shows his love and devotion to her. Also a timid dog befriends him w
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Pearl World, Song Family, Pearl Kino, Overall Pearl, wild dog, John Steinbecks, father husband, kino evolves, kinos evolutions, main character, kino rabbit, song family, pearl world,
Approximate Word count = 693
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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