The Pearl, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Graded A+

The Pearl, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Graded A+ What is a parable and why do you suppose Steinbeck calls our attention to this in his preface? - -A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Steinbeck wants us to know this because he wants us to each walk away from the story learning something. What do the names of the characters suggest about the setting for this story? - -The characters names sound Hispanic, so this most likely means that they are from Mexican descent (Mexico). Who appears to be the protagonist in this story? - -Kino because he is the main character. Who would you guess the antagonist will be? - -I think the antagonist will be the pearl because it brings bad luck and evil sprits with it the more Kino decides to keep it. On pages 3-4 Kino has arisen and the day has begun. What is this song he hears and what does it suggest about how he is feeling this morning? - -He hears the song of the family and it makes him feel peaceful and happy in the morning. On page 5, the song Juana sings is part of the family song and all of it, Kino percieves, is part of the Whole? What Whole? - -Juana sings a song and Kino percieves it as part of a whole which is the warmth and care that Juana shares with them. While Kino's environment