The Pearl Symbolism

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There is always something that affects a family whether it’s a new baby or a job relocation. In “The Pearl,” by John Steinbeck, Juana and Kino’s first baby Coyotito got a scorpion bite. This caused the family the need to go out and find money, in this case a pearl. This pearl changed the lives of Juana and Kino. John Steinbeck focused deeply on symbolism to show how the pearl affected the family throughout the novella. In the beginning, John Steinbeck uses the pearl to symbolize courage, hope and luck. Kino needed to find the pearl to pay for Coyotito’s scorpion bite treatments. “The news came early to the beggars in front of the church, and it made them giggle a little with pleasure, for they knew that there is no almsgiver in the world like a poor man who is suddenly lucky.” This shows that everyone in the town was very surprised at how fast Kino and Juana found the pearl. The pearl was a symbol of luck to Kino. The pearl was the answer, or at least they thought it was. They were very lucky to find it so fast, but with every good there is bad. And in “The Pearl,” …show more content…
Kino, Juana, and Coyotito face some unforgettable struggles, including the death of Coyotito. “This was an evil beyond thinking. The killing of a man was not so evil as the killing of a boat. For a boat does not have sons, and a boat cannot protect itself, and a wounded boat does not heal.” This quote shows another struggle they face towards the end of “The Pearl.” Kino had just accidentally killed a guy when he attacked him, so he knew he had to hurry out of town with his family as fast as he could. The only way to leave was by his canoe. When he got to his canoe, it had a huge hole in the center to the point where it would sink if it was put in the water. It was the worst time for this to happen to Kino. His whole life was going downhill and none of this would’ve happened if it wasn’t for the

The Pearl Symbolism

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…

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The Symbolism Of Pearl In The Scarlet Letter

Pearl A symbol is an object that represents something else and means the same thing. Symbols are used in a literary piece to make it more meaningful. In the book The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbolism to show the importance of the meaning of things. Although The Scarlet Letter has many symbols, one symbol that stands out is Pearl because she is the human symbol of adultery, she is the reminder of Hester’s sin, and she knows things she should not; which makes her a symbol of pantomath…

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Pearl Symbolism In Scarlet Letter

In the real world, pearls are given as gifts of affection to one’s significant other. They represent the polished and pure love between two individuals. However, in The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a little girl named Pearl is used to symbolize the consequences that result from odious actions. When the book first starts, Hester sees Pearl as an unusual child, but still loves her. However, as Hawthorne continues to write he makes Pearl a nuisance to Hester. When the book starts…

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Scarlet Letter Pearl Symbolism

In The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Pearl portrays the role of Hester Prynne’s daughter. She justifies as the product of adultery, deception, and misjudgment. However, Pearl, the beautiful daughter of the town’s adulterer, possesses demon-like qualities. Furthermore, the townspeople question whether Pearl characterizes a blessing or a curse. Overall, Pearl expresses the traits of both a blessing and a curse towards Hester by being her treasure, her responsibility, and her reminder…

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Symbolism Of Pearl In Scarlet Letter

“Child, what art thou?” (146). So speaks Hester, the main character of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, to Pearl, one of the most complex characters of the novel. Some believe that Pearl is a mystery because she has a very fickle personality and is emotionally unpredictable. For example, at times, she loves to irrationally torture her mother, but at other times, she cares for her mother and seeks to defend her from Chillingworth, such as when she says, “ Come away, mother! Come away, or…

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Theme Of Greed In John Steinbeck

Greed can overcome a person to the point where it takes over and controls their life. In the book, The Pearl, John Steinbeck expresses how greed can control a person. The main character, Kino, is taken over and controlled by greed. Throughout the story, Steinbeck uses literary devices to show the way greed takes over Kino. These devices include characterization, foreshadowing, and symbolism. One literary device John Steinbeck uses is characterization. Characterization is the description of one character's…

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Symbolism In The Minister's Black Veil By Nathaniel Hawthorne

Scarlet Letter, “Young Goodman Brown”, as well as “The Minister’s Black Veil”. Those who read texts such as the above mentioned often miss the physical symbolism. There is both obvious symbolism included as well as hidden physical symbols. Physical symbolism can also be used to hide something about a character. Does Hawthorne associate any physical symbolism that reveals or hides something about Chillingworth? Chillingworth is a flat character; furthermore, he is less of a character and more of a symbol…

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What Does Red Symbolize In The Scarlet Letter

obvious answer is stop due to our mind telling us red means stop. In life there are plenty examples of symbolism. Such as street signs or even a logo for a big industry in today's society. Symbolism is used throughout today's society and many different cases. Many authors use symbolism in books to get a point across or even expose the theme to the reader better. Nathaniel Hawthorne uses symbolism to compel the reader to compare his own life to the book. Hawthorne was born in Salem, Massachusetts during…

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What Does The Rosebush Symbolize In The Scarlet Letter

as straightforward as symbols in everyday life. Literary symbols, while common today, were at one time fairly uncommon. One of the very first authors to utilize extensive literary symbolism was Nathaniel Hawthorne in The Scarlet Letter. Hawthorne uses many instances of symbolism including that of the scarlet letter, Pearl, and the rose bush. The scarlet letter is perhaps the largest symbol, and the namesake, of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel; throughout the book, the letter has multiple…

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Name Symbolism In The Scarlet Letter

Name Symbolism The name you’re given in life means a lot. It’s your identity, it’s who you are, and you can’t choose it. Some names send off certains signals and they all sound different when hitting your ears. In The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, there are a lot of distinct characters with specific characteristics. Some of these main characters have names that sound like some of the attributes they bring to the table.The names Chillingworth, Pearl, and Dimmesdale are the best examples…

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