The Pearl Symbolism

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This scene depicts the moment in The Pearl in which Kino, Juan Tomas, Juana, and Coyotito, accompanied by a group of their neighbors, are making their way to the town to sell the pearl. In that moment, they believed they were literally and figuratively walking to a better future. The alley way is yellow to represent the optimism they had about their future on the way to town. Kino is black because he posses power and strength among his people as the owner of the pearl. He is outlined in red to show his determination and his desire for a better future. The pearl, found on his chest, is pink to symbolize the hope it brings. Juan Tomas is purple since he is well respected and seen as a form of royalty among the natives. Juana, who is walking behind