The Pearl Study Guide, Questions and answers, latest update. VERIFIED.

The Pearl Study Guide, Questions and answers, latest update. VERIFIED. (Chapter 1) What, in general, happens in the first chapter? - -Steinbeck introduces the reader to Kino and his family. We learn about his simple way of life. Coyotito is stung by a scorpion, and the family goes to the doctor seeking help. The doctor refuses because Kino is both poor and of a different race than the doctor. This shows the discrimination that is present in the story. (Chapter 1) Notice that the townspeople follow Kino. What does that tell you? - -It tells me two things. The members of Kino's village really care about Kino and Juana, almost like a large family. It also tells me that going to the doctor is very significant because they all want to see what the doctor will do and how Kino will react. It shows the problem with discrimination in the story. (Chapter 1) Why did the doctor refuse to treat Coyotito? - -He refused to treat Coyotito because he is of a different race than the doctor. The doctor sees him as an animal. He also refuses because Coyotito's family is too poor to be able to pay a lot of money. (Chapter 1) What does that tell you about the doctor's personality? - -Clearly the doctor is greedy and prejudiced. (Chapter 1) What are the conflicts in the story so far? - -There is a chance that Coyotito could die from the scorpion sting, and the doctor has refused to treat him. (Chapter 1) What is the Song of the Family? - -It encompasses the sounds that the family makes in their daily routine. It's comforting and safe. (Chapter 1) What is the Song of Evil? When does it first appear? - -It is a song that plays when something bad is going to happen to Kino and his family. It's like an omen to the reader. It first appears when the scorpion crawls down the rope on Coyotito's