The Pearl Study Guide, Questions and answers. Latest updates. Graded A+

The Pearl Study Guide, Questions and answers. Latest updates. Graded A+ Ch. 1: What is the purpose of the introduction? - -The purpose of the introduction was to explain to the reader that the story is different for everyone and that they determine their own meaning of it. Also, that the story has changed overtime. Ch. 1: What significance does repetition have in the lives of Kino and Juana? - -The repetition in the lives of Kino and Juana is important because it shows Kino always knows what Juana is doing and they have a routine everyone. Ch. 1: Describe the songs Kino hears in his head. What do they represent? - -The songs Kino hear in his head are, The Song of Family, and The Song of Evil. The Song of Evil is the "music of the enemy", and The Song of Family is a "soft" song. Ch. 1: Compare Juana and Kino's reactions to the scorpion. - -Kino and Juan had different reactions to the scorpion. Juana responded by repeating ancient magic, and saying a Hail Mary. Kino's response was attempting to kill the scorpion. Ch. 1: Describe the reaction to Juana's request. - -Juana's request was for the doctor to come to their brush house. Everyone was surpassed since the doctor was at a higher class then them and he was european. Ch. 1: What does the word "whole" represent when Kino hears the "Song of the Family?" - -The word "whole" in the Song of Family represents safety and warmth, comfort. Ch. 1: What events does the bite of the scorpion send into motion? - -The bite of the scorpion leads to the events of going on a trip into town to the doctor. Ch. 1: What does the scorpion represent? - -The scorpion represents evil. It is harmful and caused the baby's wound