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Thesis Statement: Kino's lack of material items did not keep
him from happiness until he thought it was possible to
acquire a greater amount of wealth and increase his
happiness through the pearl. In turn, this resulted in the
downfall of Kino and his family. I. Kino's life before the
pearl brought him satisfaction and contentment A. Family 1.
"Juana is driven, although instinctively as a woman to heal
the family, nevertheless in reality to act for the man to
protect the family." (Karsten 6) a. Raised and took care of
the family b. Held together the family with love and care 2.
Coyotito - Kino's son a. Kino's pride and joy b. Brought
together Kino and Juana and made them a family 3. Juan
Tomàs - Kino's brother a. Supported Kino throughout his
life b. "We do know that we are cheated from birth to the
overcharge on our coffins. But we survive. You have defied
not the pearl buyers, but the whole structure, the whole way
of life, and I am afraid for you." (Steinbeck 70)......

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