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Subject -
The subject of the poem is about travelling to explore the world and in the process discover one’s strengths and weaknesses. Si tenggang's journey and experiences are a wealth of knowledge for him and his people.
Theme -
The theme of the poem relates to the general idea or ideas running throughout the poem. A poem may have one or more themes depending on the subject of the poem the persona deals
with and the experiences and feelings the persona undergoes. There are several themes in the poem "si tenggang’s homecoming". The themes are:
Discovery
The poem provides a vivid picture of the world through the eyes of the persona. The persona’s journey is not just a physical journey of the outside world but also journey into the self, to discover the real person inside him. The persona discovers both the worlds. In the end, he is glorified to have discovered himself through his travels. The theme of discovery is present throughout the poem. The journey is a journey of discovery.
The Realities in Life
The theme of facing realities in life is present throughout the poem. The persona faces the realities of life especially through his travels to different places in the world. The persona steps into the real world and realises that there are various cultures and languages that people throughout the world possess, which make them unique. The persona sees the challenges that he faces and the challenges in the future as realities that one has to face. His travels provide him with valuable lessons to understand the realities of life.
Understanding Oneself
One of the themes of the poem also relates to understanding oneself. The persona reflects on the things that have happened in his life to understand himself better. He reflects on his travels and how his journey has made him to become a person who is different. His travels have broadened his mind and he is more confident of himself. The journey has made it possible for him to discover himself. Thus, he is able to understand himself better.
Being positive-minded
Being positive-minded is also a theme in the poem. The persona shows that he is positive-minded. He views the challenges in life as opportunities to broaden one’s mind and be
knowledgeable. He has a vision in life. The persona’s journey has made it possible for him to renew his outlooks on life. He is a changed person as his experiences through his travels
have made him to be open to changes and be more confident of himself. The theme relates to being positive and optimistic in life.
Being proud of one’s roots, culture and tradition
The theme of understanding and being proud of one’s roots, culture and tradition is also present throughout the poem. The persona understands that it is important to be proud of one’s roots, culture and tradition. The persona is still the same person who knows his identity and has a strong sense of belonging towards his people, culture and tradition.
Modesty
Modesty or having the virtues of being humble is another theme in the poem. Modesty relates to learning to be humble and showing respect. The persona enriches himself through his travels but he is modest.
Loneliness
The theme of loneliness is present in the poem as the persona feels lonely and alienated during his travels abroad. He misses his family members especially his wife.
Independence
Independence or self-reliance is also a theme in the poem. There is a personal struggle by the persona to be free. There is a joy in the persona that his travels have enabled him to
find himself and be free.
Moral Value -
The poem teaches us to be positive-minded and have a vision in Life, if we are to succeed in life. The persona’s journey has made it possible for him to renew his outlooks on life. He is
a changed person as his experiences through his travels have made him to be open to changes and be more confident of himself. The poem teaches us to look at life positively and be optimistic. Being positive and optimistic are important in life. These qualities would enable a person to overcome difficulties and obstacles, especially if one is willing to work hard and be responsible. The persona is a person who has a vision in life. He wishes to better himself and be a better
person, who has a brighter future in life.
Patriotism
The poem teaches us to be patriotic and to be loyal to one’s country. The persona travels abroad to seek knowledge and to learn about life. Although he is away from his country he still thinks of his country, people, culture and tradition. He is still the same person with a new outlook on life. We must be patriotic and be loyal to our King and country.
Understand ourselves better
The poem teaches us to understand ourselves better, especially to learn about our background or roots. It is important for us to discover our true self by looking back at the past and to better equip ourselves for the future. Life is a journey and It is important for us to identify ourselves with the society from which we come. The persona shares his rich travel experiences with the readers and from the poem we know that there are customs and traditions that we need to keep close to the heart. Understanding our rich traditions and cultural practices would make us understand ourselves better and make us realise who we are. The persona says that it is important to do things in accordance with the wisdom of our ancestors. It is necessary to understand cultures and see things in broader perspectives.
Be realistic and practical in life
The poem teaches us to deal with situations in a rational way, by understanding the situations well. It shows us that life is not a bed of roses. There are realities in life that we have
to face. The poem teaches us to be confident in life and be truthful. There is a cycle of life which means there is bound to be ups and downs in life. Thus, it is important that we be
realistic and practical in life. Moreover, we should learn to face the changing world in a matured way. We should not cry over spilt milk or be skeptical in life. We need to be brave to face the many challenges in life. Learn to appreciate one’s roots, culture and traditionThe poem teaches us to uphold and appreciate the rich traditions and cultures that are present in society. There are many different cultural practices in this world that we need to understand and appreciate them. We should not be judgmental about the differences found in other cultures, as there is strength in diversity especially in cultural practices and traditions. We are living in a multicultural society which provides us with great cultural richness. These cultural
practices of the peoples of Malaysia and other parts of the world distinguish us from one another. However, these cultural practices are a source of diversity, especially within the Malaysian context. We should preserve the rich cultural practices of the peoples of Malaysia. Our cultural diversity is our strength. The poem also teaches us to value one’s roots or ancestors, to understand ourselves better.
The value of family
Another lesson that we can learn from the poem is about the value of family. In our society, family plays an important part in preserving traditions and inculcating positive values. The family plays a role in shaping the individual to be a member of the society or community. The persona thinks about his family members as he knows that family means a lot to him.
Universal values and virtues
We learn about universal values and virtues through the poem. Values such as being courageous and confident are important in Life. Similarly, values such as being tolerant, humble, trustworthy, responsible, honest, independent or self-reliant, and humble are also important in life as these values and virtues help us to become a better person.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Poem IF
Theme -
Lesson on life
The theme of the poem is lesson on life.
Life is a journey that is full of uncertainties. It is best that one is prepared to face the challenges in life. The persona advises his son to look at life critically and not take everything at face value.
He has to distinguish between good and bad. There are important things that the persona wants his son to understand about the nature of life. The persona’s advice is a lesson on life, and how best to handle situations by upholding good principles and virtues.
Making important decisions in life
The poem deals with making important decisions in life. Decision making is an important aspect in life. Every one faces a situation in which he or she has to make a very important decision that would affect his next course of action. In the poem, the persona advises the son to make the
right decisions in life by weighing the pros and cons.
The realities in life
The persona explains that life is not a bed of roses. As such, it is important to face the realities of life. One has to go through the ups and downs of life. There are many obstacles that one has to overcome especially as a lone or solo traveller in the journey of life. One can be distracted by many things. This is one of the themes in the poem. The persona’s advice shows that one has to understand the realities of life and act accordingly. This is the reality in life. There are instances in life when one has to make a decision from the number of possibilities or alternatives,
based on one’s wisdom.
Facing challenges in life
One of the themes of the poem also relates to facing challenges in life. There are many challenges in life. The poem shows that the persona’s explains what is in store for his son in life. He wishes his son to equip himself with good qualities and virtues to face the challenges in life. He wishes for his son to be fair-minded, positive-minded and be optimistic in facing the challenges in life. Risk-taking is part of facing challenges in life. There are many uncertainties in life as indicated by the persona. Being optimistic helps one face the challenges in life.
Understanding oneself
The poem also highlights the theme of knowing oneself. It shows that the persona wishes for the son to understand himself better. He wants his son to know about his strengths and weaknesses, so that he is able to handle any situations. The persona advises the son to know that there are elements within a person that can destroy a person. These are the negative qualities that a person possesses such as day-dreaming, being selfish, evil-minded or disoriented. It is best that one understands oneself to triumph in life.
Forward-looking
The poem highlights the theme of forward-looking. The persona wishes for the son to be forward-looking. It is important to have a meaningful life in future as a person with the right
set of mind, personality and above all, good virtues.
Being positive-minded
Being positive-minded is also a theme in the poem. The persona wants his son to be positive-minded. The persona views life with optimism and wishes for his son to be successful in life
by being positive and picking up values and qualities that make him become a good person. The theme relates to being positive in life.
Modesty
Modesty or having the virtues of being humble is another theme in the poem. Modesty relates to learning to be humble and to show respect. The persona advises the son to be moderate in
life. Modesty also relates to having a balanced-life and not be egoistic.
Good versus evil
The theme of good versus evil is throughout the poem. In the final stanza, there is triumph when goodness overcomes evil or bad qualities that a person possesses.
Moral Value -
The poem teaches us to be positive-minded in life, if we are to succeed in life. The poem teaches us to look at life positively and to adopt qualities that reflect positive thinking. These qualities would enable a person to overcome difficulties and obstacles in life.
Understand ourselves better
The poem teaches us to understand ourselves better, especially to learn about our strengths and weaknesses. It is important for us to discover our true self. The persona wishes the son to avoid having negative qualities and to pick up qualities that project goodness, discipline and good behaviours. Life is a journey and it is important for us to identify ourselves with the society from which we come. There is a need for a person to identify himself as a member of the society to which he belongs and behave according to the norms. By understanding ourselves better we will be a useful citizen and be of service to the people, society and country.
Be realistic and practical in life
The poem teaches us to deal with situation in a rational way, by understanding the situation well. It shows us that life is not a bed of roses. There are realities in life that we have to face. The poem teaches us to be confident in life and be truthful. There is a cycle of life which means there is bound to be ups and downs in life. Thus, it is important that we be realistic and practical in life. Moreover, we should learn to face the changing world in a matured way. We should not cry
over spilt milk or be skeptical in life. We need to be brave to face the many challenges in life.
Never give up or be in despair
The lesson that we can learn from the poem is never to give up or become despair. We should not be losers but withstand defeat, and look for ways to overcome our weaknesses. We need
to work hard to attain victories. This can be done if there is a great desire to win in our heart and mind. The poem teaches us about the strength of will power, positive thinking and to be optimistic. It is an important lesson in life as will power is a great force in a person which is able to steer him or her to rise to the occasion and be successful. Life is not a bed of roses, so we need to face the challenges in life with the right attitude and by possessing noble qualities.
Universal values and virtues
We learn about universal values and virtues through the poem. Values such as being courageous and confident are important in life. Similarly, values such as being tolerant, humble, trustworthy, responsible, honest, independent or self-reliant, and humble are also important in life as these values and virtues help us to become a better person. The persona wishes for his son to be someone who has the right values, principles and virtues. He wishes his son to be a. dignified person, who values time and uses it wisely. These values, aspirations and aims in life are important to make a person understand the meaning of living in a community or society.
Lesson on life
The theme of the poem is lesson on life.
Life is a journey that is full of uncertainties. It is best that one is prepared to face the challenges in life. The persona advises his son to look at life critically and not take everything at face value.
He has to distinguish between good and bad. There are important things that the persona wants his son to understand about the nature of life. The persona’s advice is a lesson on life, and how best to handle situations by upholding good principles and virtues.
Making important decisions in life
The poem deals with making important decisions in life. Decision making is an important aspect in life. Every one faces a situation in which he or she has to make a very important decision that would affect his next course of action. In the poem, the persona advises the son to make the
right decisions in life by weighing the pros and cons.
The realities in life
The persona explains that life is not a bed of roses. As such, it is important to face the realities of life. One has to go through the ups and downs of life. There are many obstacles that one has to overcome especially as a lone or solo traveller in the journey of life. One can be distracted by many things. This is one of the themes in the poem. The persona’s advice shows that one has to understand the realities of life and act accordingly. This is the reality in life. There are instances in life when one has to make a decision from the number of possibilities or alternatives,
based on one’s wisdom.
Facing challenges in life
One of the themes of the poem also relates to facing challenges in life. There are many challenges in life. The poem shows that the persona’s explains what is in store for his son in life. He wishes his son to equip himself with good qualities and virtues to face the challenges in life. He wishes for his son to be fair-minded, positive-minded and be optimistic in facing the challenges in life. Risk-taking is part of facing challenges in life. There are many uncertainties in life as indicated by the persona. Being optimistic helps one face the challenges in life.
Understanding oneself
The poem also highlights the theme of knowing oneself. It shows that the persona wishes for the son to understand himself better. He wants his son to know about his strengths and weaknesses, so that he is able to handle any situations. The persona advises the son to know that there are elements within a person that can destroy a person. These are the negative qualities that a person possesses such as day-dreaming, being selfish, evil-minded or disoriented. It is best that one understands oneself to triumph in life.
Forward-looking
The poem highlights the theme of forward-looking. The persona wishes for the son to be forward-looking. It is important to have a meaningful life in future as a person with the right
set of mind, personality and above all, good virtues.
Being positive-minded
Being positive-minded is also a theme in the poem. The persona wants his son to be positive-minded. The persona views life with optimism and wishes for his son to be successful in life
by being positive and picking up values and qualities that make him become a good person. The theme relates to being positive in life.
Modesty
Modesty or having the virtues of being humble is another theme in the poem. Modesty relates to learning to be humble and to show respect. The persona advises the son to be moderate in
life. Modesty also relates to having a balanced-life and not be egoistic.
Good versus evil
The theme of good versus evil is throughout the poem. In the final stanza, there is triumph when goodness overcomes evil or bad qualities that a person possesses.
Moral Value -
The poem teaches us to be positive-minded in life, if we are to succeed in life. The poem teaches us to look at life positively and to adopt qualities that reflect positive thinking. These qualities would enable a person to overcome difficulties and obstacles in life.
Understand ourselves better
The poem teaches us to understand ourselves better, especially to learn about our strengths and weaknesses. It is important for us to discover our true self. The persona wishes the son to avoid having negative qualities and to pick up qualities that project goodness, discipline and good behaviours. Life is a journey and it is important for us to identify ourselves with the society from which we come. There is a need for a person to identify himself as a member of the society to which he belongs and behave according to the norms. By understanding ourselves better we will be a useful citizen and be of service to the people, society and country.
Be realistic and practical in life
The poem teaches us to deal with situation in a rational way, by understanding the situation well. It shows us that life is not a bed of roses. There are realities in life that we have to face. The poem teaches us to be confident in life and be truthful. There is a cycle of life which means there is bound to be ups and downs in life. Thus, it is important that we be realistic and practical in life. Moreover, we should learn to face the changing world in a matured way. We should not cry
over spilt milk or be skeptical in life. We need to be brave to face the many challenges in life.
Never give up or be in despair
The lesson that we can learn from the poem is never to give up or become despair. We should not be losers but withstand defeat, and look for ways to overcome our weaknesses. We need
to work hard to attain victories. This can be done if there is a great desire to win in our heart and mind. The poem teaches us about the strength of will power, positive thinking and to be optimistic. It is an important lesson in life as will power is a great force in a person which is able to steer him or her to rise to the occasion and be successful. Life is not a bed of roses, so we need to face the challenges in life with the right attitude and by possessing noble qualities.
Universal values and virtues
We learn about universal values and virtues through the poem. Values such as being courageous and confident are important in life. Similarly, values such as being tolerant, humble, trustworthy, responsible, honest, independent or self-reliant, and humble are also important in life as these values and virtues help us to become a better person. The persona wishes for his son to be someone who has the right values, principles and virtues. He wishes his son to be a. dignified person, who values time and uses it wisely. These values, aspirations and aims in life are important to make a person understand the meaning of living in a community or society.
Poem Road Not Taken
Subject -
The subject of the poem is making important decisions in life. The lone traveller has to make an important decision to continue his journey.
Theme
- Making important decision in life
- The realities in life
- Facing challenges in life
- Understanding oneself
- Forward-looking
Making important decision in life
The poem deals with making important decision in life. Decision making is an important aspect in life. The persona faces a situation in which he has to a very important decision that would affect his next course of action. In the poem the persona is a traveller who comes a across two diverged roads. He has to choose the one that would take him to the right destination. The persona makes the decision after weighing the pros and cons.
The realities in life
The persona faces the realities of life as a solo traveller. There is no one he can turn to for help or to assist him to make decisions. This is one of the themes in the poem. The persona realises of his immediate environment and knows that the situation is a real one. He is faced with a problem. There are two options or alternatives available but he can only choose one. This is the reality in life. There are instances in life when one has to make a decision from the number of possibilities or alternatives.
Facing challenges in life
One of the themes of the poem also relates to facing challenges in life. There are many challenges in life. The poem shows that persona is willing to face challenges in life. He is willing to make decisions that are risky. Risk-taking is part of facing challenges in life. There are many uncertainties in life as indicated by the persona but as a traveller at the cross-road of life, he is willing to take challenges to achieve his goals. Being optimistic helps face the challenges in life.
Understanding oneself
The poem also highlights the theme knowing oneself. It shows that the persona knows himself very well especially his strengths and weaknesses. He is willing to make a vital decision and face the consequences of his action. The persona is confident in making decisions.
Forward-looking
The poem highlights the theme of forward-looking. The persona as a traveller is a forward-looking person. He looks forward to the future even without knowing what the future holds. The
persona is also optimistic towards the future.
Moral Value -
The poem teaches us to deal with situations in a rational way, by understanding the situation well. It also teaches us to make important decisions carefully. The persona shows that it is important to weigh the pros and cons before solving a problem or making an important decision.
The poem highlights positive values that are important to succeed in life. It teaches us to be forward-looking, optimistic, and far-sighted. We need to be focused as life is a journey and we are all travellers. Thus, we need to make the right decisions in life.
We learn the importance of being realistic and practical in life. When we make decisions from available options we have to be careful as we have to face the consequences of our actions. It teaches us to be brave in facing the challenges in life and to make decisions carefully as some decisions in life are risky. Risk-taking is part and parcel of challenges in life.
The subject of the poem is making important decisions in life. The lone traveller has to make an important decision to continue his journey.
Theme
- Making important decision in life
- The realities in life
- Facing challenges in life
- Understanding oneself
- Forward-looking
Making important decision in life
The poem deals with making important decision in life. Decision making is an important aspect in life. The persona faces a situation in which he has to a very important decision that would affect his next course of action. In the poem the persona is a traveller who comes a across two diverged roads. He has to choose the one that would take him to the right destination. The persona makes the decision after weighing the pros and cons.
The realities in life
The persona faces the realities of life as a solo traveller. There is no one he can turn to for help or to assist him to make decisions. This is one of the themes in the poem. The persona realises of his immediate environment and knows that the situation is a real one. He is faced with a problem. There are two options or alternatives available but he can only choose one. This is the reality in life. There are instances in life when one has to make a decision from the number of possibilities or alternatives.
Facing challenges in life
One of the themes of the poem also relates to facing challenges in life. There are many challenges in life. The poem shows that persona is willing to face challenges in life. He is willing to make decisions that are risky. Risk-taking is part of facing challenges in life. There are many uncertainties in life as indicated by the persona but as a traveller at the cross-road of life, he is willing to take challenges to achieve his goals. Being optimistic helps face the challenges in life.
Understanding oneself
The poem also highlights the theme knowing oneself. It shows that the persona knows himself very well especially his strengths and weaknesses. He is willing to make a vital decision and face the consequences of his action. The persona is confident in making decisions.
Forward-looking
The poem highlights the theme of forward-looking. The persona as a traveller is a forward-looking person. He looks forward to the future even without knowing what the future holds. The
persona is also optimistic towards the future.
Moral Value -
The poem teaches us to deal with situations in a rational way, by understanding the situation well. It also teaches us to make important decisions carefully. The persona shows that it is important to weigh the pros and cons before solving a problem or making an important decision.
The poem highlights positive values that are important to succeed in life. It teaches us to be forward-looking, optimistic, and far-sighted. We need to be focused as life is a journey and we are all travellers. Thus, we need to make the right decisions in life.
We learn the importance of being realistic and practical in life. When we make decisions from available options we have to be careful as we have to face the consequences of our actions. It teaches us to be brave in facing the challenges in life and to make decisions carefully as some decisions in life are risky. Risk-taking is part and parcel of challenges in life.
The Pearl Theme
The Pearl’ is a novel which shows the power of hope in people.
Kino sees a larger meaning to life after discovering the pearl. The pearl is a symbol of hope. Kino knows that his family would be able to look forward to a brighter future. He is able to bring his family out from the clutches of poverty and sufferings. Kino wants his son Coyotito to be educated: to go through formal education and be knowledgeable. Kino visualises a great life ahead: fine clothes, necessities and luxuries. Throughout the story, the power of hope, makes the people look forward to life. Kino is very hopeful that he will be able to break away from all the miseries, sufferings, and uncertainties he and his family face. The theme of hope runs throughout the story and drives Kino to believe that success is within reach. The feeling of hope is overwhelming in the novel.
The theme of despair is also evident in the story.
Despair relates to the feeling of hopelessness. It is the feeling of losing all hope and seeing the end to the meaning of life. The main characters, Kino and Juana despair towards the end of the story. They are hopeless as they bring their only son Coyotito, lifeless back to La Paz. Juana’s hysterical cry is none other than the cry of death. Their hope is crushed. The meaning of life is blurred as they realise that their precious child is dead. The pearl which Kino hoped would bring meaningful change and success, becomes meaningless. The feeling of despair makes them decide to throw the pearl back into the sea. Kino is not able to secure a bright future for his family. The feeling of despair marks the end of the story.
The theme of good versus evil is found in most novels.
The actions of the characters in the novel allow the readers to distinguish between good and evil. The protagonists (Kino and Juana) represent good. They are simple people, who have over time undergone hardships, but lead an honest life. Kino, Juana, Juan Tomas, Apolonia, and their neighbours are innocent people who depend on the sea for fish and pearl. They work hard and live in a close-knit community. On the other hand, the doctor, pearl buyers, attackers and trackers are evil-minded people. They belong to a race of people who have taken advantage of Kino’s people, for centuries, causing great sufferings and miseries to them.
They are selfish and self-centred.
They want the pearl as they know it is valuable. The doctor wishes to own the pearl for his own selfish needs. He longs to live in France, where he would be able to do as he wishes. He is too materialistic. He treats Coyotito and offers to safeguard the pearl for Kino. But, he has his own evil plans. The pearl buyers are evil as they try to cheat Kino by offering him very low prices for his pearl. They conspire to cheat the poor fisherman knowing that he is innocent. The trackers are merciless killers. They represent evil. They set out to track and even kill Kino and his family. Evil minds cause Kino and his family to suffer. Intruders attack Kino to get the pearl. They damage his canoe and burn his brush house. Kino and Juana become homeless and flee the village as fugitives.The pearl is also a symbol of evil. The pearl brings all the miseries to Kino and his family. Juana warns Kino that the pearl is evil. It will destroy them but Kino sees the pearl as a means to a bright future. In the end, Kino realises the pearl is evil and knows that it is better to get rid of evil than to keep it with him, and throws the pearl back into the sea. Kino does not give up easily. He does not accept the pearl buyers’ offers. He defies them and plans to go to the capital to sell his pearl. Kino fights an intruder who tries to steal his pearl. Kino kills a man in self-defense. He also kills three evil trackers who are out to get him and his family. All these actions show that good overcomes evil.
Greed is seen as a negative quality in people.
There are a number of characters in the novel who are greedy. The doctor, the pearl buyers, the attackers and the trackers are greedy. The doctor is greedy to want someone else’s possession. He is self-centred and does not want to treat Coyotito because Kino cannot pay him for his service. He pretends to treat Coyotito with evil plans in his mind. He wants the pearl and offers to keep it safely for Kino at his place. The pearl buyers are greedy to want someone’s fortune and conspire to cheat Kino. They are only interested in the pearl as they know its true value. The attackers, who attack Kino, are out to get his pearl. They want the pearl for their own evil purpose. The trackers look for Kino and his family with one thing in their mind: to get the pearl. They will not hesitate to kill anyone in their way.The actions of the above characters are driven by greed. The doctor wants to live a great life in France and is materialistic. The pearl buyers are desperate to cheat Kino because of greed. Greed makes these people behave cruel,irrational, inhuman, irresponsible, selfish, and good deeds are drowned in the pursuit of fortune.
The theme of struggle for survival and freedom is also evident in the novel.
Kino's people are poor, suppressed and do not have many opportunities in life. They work hard to make a Decent income. Many of his people are beggars too. They belong to the lower socio-economic group. Thus, they do not have formal education and have to depend on others to get information or know about important matters. Kino and his people are innocent. They work very hard but are not able to escape from their miseries and sufferings. This has been going on for centuries. Kino's people are not able to enjoy better things in life. They live a simple and primitive life. Thus, the struggle of the people to have a better life for them and future generations are highlighted in the novel.The theme of survival and freedom runs throughout the story. Kino struggles to make it in life. He knows that education would bring changes to society. He wishes to move away from the older order of life. The older order of life makes him and his people trapped without having better opportunities. He wants the future generation to have a better life and enjoy greater freedom. Kino’s struggles are symbolic of the struggles of his people for survival and freedom. The answer to their sufferings and uncertainties is wealth. The pearl which Kino finds is the answer to the problem. Kino sees a greater meaning to life: a brighter future and freedom. He wants his son to be set free from all the sufferings he and his people are undergoing. But, he is not able to get them out from the cycle of life: He is not able to free his family. His struggles have no meaning in the end.
Kino sees a larger meaning to life after discovering the pearl. The pearl is a symbol of hope. Kino knows that his family would be able to look forward to a brighter future. He is able to bring his family out from the clutches of poverty and sufferings. Kino wants his son Coyotito to be educated: to go through formal education and be knowledgeable. Kino visualises a great life ahead: fine clothes, necessities and luxuries. Throughout the story, the power of hope, makes the people look forward to life. Kino is very hopeful that he will be able to break away from all the miseries, sufferings, and uncertainties he and his family face. The theme of hope runs throughout the story and drives Kino to believe that success is within reach. The feeling of hope is overwhelming in the novel.
The theme of despair is also evident in the story.
Despair relates to the feeling of hopelessness. It is the feeling of losing all hope and seeing the end to the meaning of life. The main characters, Kino and Juana despair towards the end of the story. They are hopeless as they bring their only son Coyotito, lifeless back to La Paz. Juana’s hysterical cry is none other than the cry of death. Their hope is crushed. The meaning of life is blurred as they realise that their precious child is dead. The pearl which Kino hoped would bring meaningful change and success, becomes meaningless. The feeling of despair makes them decide to throw the pearl back into the sea. Kino is not able to secure a bright future for his family. The feeling of despair marks the end of the story.
The theme of good versus evil is found in most novels.
The actions of the characters in the novel allow the readers to distinguish between good and evil. The protagonists (Kino and Juana) represent good. They are simple people, who have over time undergone hardships, but lead an honest life. Kino, Juana, Juan Tomas, Apolonia, and their neighbours are innocent people who depend on the sea for fish and pearl. They work hard and live in a close-knit community. On the other hand, the doctor, pearl buyers, attackers and trackers are evil-minded people. They belong to a race of people who have taken advantage of Kino’s people, for centuries, causing great sufferings and miseries to them.
They are selfish and self-centred.
They want the pearl as they know it is valuable. The doctor wishes to own the pearl for his own selfish needs. He longs to live in France, where he would be able to do as he wishes. He is too materialistic. He treats Coyotito and offers to safeguard the pearl for Kino. But, he has his own evil plans. The pearl buyers are evil as they try to cheat Kino by offering him very low prices for his pearl. They conspire to cheat the poor fisherman knowing that he is innocent. The trackers are merciless killers. They represent evil. They set out to track and even kill Kino and his family. Evil minds cause Kino and his family to suffer. Intruders attack Kino to get the pearl. They damage his canoe and burn his brush house. Kino and Juana become homeless and flee the village as fugitives.The pearl is also a symbol of evil. The pearl brings all the miseries to Kino and his family. Juana warns Kino that the pearl is evil. It will destroy them but Kino sees the pearl as a means to a bright future. In the end, Kino realises the pearl is evil and knows that it is better to get rid of evil than to keep it with him, and throws the pearl back into the sea. Kino does not give up easily. He does not accept the pearl buyers’ offers. He defies them and plans to go to the capital to sell his pearl. Kino fights an intruder who tries to steal his pearl. Kino kills a man in self-defense. He also kills three evil trackers who are out to get him and his family. All these actions show that good overcomes evil.
Greed is seen as a negative quality in people.
There are a number of characters in the novel who are greedy. The doctor, the pearl buyers, the attackers and the trackers are greedy. The doctor is greedy to want someone else’s possession. He is self-centred and does not want to treat Coyotito because Kino cannot pay him for his service. He pretends to treat Coyotito with evil plans in his mind. He wants the pearl and offers to keep it safely for Kino at his place. The pearl buyers are greedy to want someone’s fortune and conspire to cheat Kino. They are only interested in the pearl as they know its true value. The attackers, who attack Kino, are out to get his pearl. They want the pearl for their own evil purpose. The trackers look for Kino and his family with one thing in their mind: to get the pearl. They will not hesitate to kill anyone in their way.The actions of the above characters are driven by greed. The doctor wants to live a great life in France and is materialistic. The pearl buyers are desperate to cheat Kino because of greed. Greed makes these people behave cruel,irrational, inhuman, irresponsible, selfish, and good deeds are drowned in the pursuit of fortune.
The theme of struggle for survival and freedom is also evident in the novel.
Kino's people are poor, suppressed and do not have many opportunities in life. They work hard to make a Decent income. Many of his people are beggars too. They belong to the lower socio-economic group. Thus, they do not have formal education and have to depend on others to get information or know about important matters. Kino and his people are innocent. They work very hard but are not able to escape from their miseries and sufferings. This has been going on for centuries. Kino's people are not able to enjoy better things in life. They live a simple and primitive life. Thus, the struggle of the people to have a better life for them and future generations are highlighted in the novel.The theme of survival and freedom runs throughout the story. Kino struggles to make it in life. He knows that education would bring changes to society. He wishes to move away from the older order of life. The older order of life makes him and his people trapped without having better opportunities. He wants the future generation to have a better life and enjoy greater freedom. Kino’s struggles are symbolic of the struggles of his people for survival and freedom. The answer to their sufferings and uncertainties is wealth. The pearl which Kino finds is the answer to the problem. Kino sees a greater meaning to life: a brighter future and freedom. He wants his son to be set free from all the sufferings he and his people are undergoing. But, he is not able to get them out from the cycle of life: He is not able to free his family. His struggles have no meaning in the end.
The Pearl Synopsis
Synopsis
Kino and his family live in the fishing village. Kino looks for pearls to support his family. Kino and his people are treated with disrespect especially by the rich. Kino feels humiliated and he is troubled. He is determined to find a solution to all the problems that he and his family face. He dives to search for a pearl that would reshape his life and that of his family. The answer to his miseries is found. Kino finds the greatest pearl in the world. He starts to see hope in his life and dreams of starting life all over with his new found treasure. But, the pearl brings him and his family only more misfortune and miseries! Kino and Juana find themselves at the crossroads of life and they are hunted by people with greedy ambitions and evil minds. The pearl has brought out the worst in man! Kino and Juana are on the run to escape evil. The pearl is now the root of their entire problem. Kino needs to make up his mind whether to keep the pearl or get rid of it for good. He makes up his mind and throws the pearl back into the sea. Kino loses everything, his home, his only son and hope. Kino's dreams are shattered and the pearl is no longer with him. He and Juana must face the realities of life.
Kino and his family live in the fishing village. Kino looks for pearls to support his family. Kino and his people are treated with disrespect especially by the rich. Kino feels humiliated and he is troubled. He is determined to find a solution to all the problems that he and his family face. He dives to search for a pearl that would reshape his life and that of his family. The answer to his miseries is found. Kino finds the greatest pearl in the world. He starts to see hope in his life and dreams of starting life all over with his new found treasure. But, the pearl brings him and his family only more misfortune and miseries! Kino and Juana find themselves at the crossroads of life and they are hunted by people with greedy ambitions and evil minds. The pearl has brought out the worst in man! Kino and Juana are on the run to escape evil. The pearl is now the root of their entire problem. Kino needs to make up his mind whether to keep the pearl or get rid of it for good. He makes up his mind and throws the pearl back into the sea. Kino loses everything, his home, his only son and hope. Kino's dreams are shattered and the pearl is no longer with him. He and Juana must face the realities of life.
The Pearl Moral Value
Moral Values
Moral values are important in life. Moral values readers make judgments on which actions are right or wrong based on certain virtues, qualities and principles. These virtues are universally accepted. Honesty is a virtue which is upheld by all societies. There are many other positive qualities that would help us become a better person. Looks at some of the moral values found in the novel below:
Honesty
Being honest is important as it shows one’s character. There is a saying that honesty is the best policy. These are not mere words as people who are honest are highly regarded by everyone. In the story, Kino and Juana are honest to each other. They speak the truth and are god-fearing people. Juan Tomas and Apolonia are also honest. They do not cheat or steal from others to prosper. From Kino and Juan Tomas, we learn of many who have cheated these poor people in parting with their pearls. In the past, these people have even employed agents to sell their
pearls in the capital. But, the agents cheated them and they never heard of them nor saw their pearls again. From the actions of the characters especially Kino and Juana, we learn the value of being honest.
Trust
Trust is important in a person’s life. We need to be trustworthy so that people will have high regard for us. In the story, Kino trusts Juana, Juan Tomas and Apolonia. He trusts his people and knows that everyone is interested in him and his family’s well-being. The people are united and they are together. When Coyotito is stung by the scorpion the neighbours gather in front of Kino’s brush house. Similarly,they follow Kino and Juana to see the doctor to treat Coyotito. The element of trust is very important when we live as a society. Kino knows that he can trust his people.However, things change after Kino finds the pearl and people become envious of him. In the story, Kino takes his pearl to La Paz, the pearl trading centre to sell his pearl. He does so because he trusts the people. However, Kino realises that they are trying to cheat him and defies them. Kino starts to be suspicious of people especially when he has a strong hunch or a feeling deep inside him. Juana trusts her husband and follows him to the mountain to escape evil men. She trusts Kino as her and Coyotito’s saviour. Even when Kino asks her to use another trail and escape from the trackers, while he misleads the trackers, she refuses to do so. She knows she can trust Kino to safeguard her and Coyotito. We learn from the actions and thoughts of the main characters the importance of trust.
Bravery
Being brave to face the challenges that confront us is a positive quality. We need to be brave in order to act in the best possible way. In the setting of the story, the people depend on the sea to make a living. They go out to the sea to catch fish and also dive into the sea to look for pearls.Going underwater by holding one’s breath is not easy. It requires skills and one needs to be brave. Kino is a brave man who has great stamina. He can hold his breath for more than two minutes underwater. Kino is brave. He faces the intruders and attackers, putting up a fight. In self-defence, he kills one of his attackers. He also kills three trackers knowing very well that they are out to kill him and his family. Kino shows that he is a brave man throughout the story. It is difficult to make important decisions in life. Kino makes some important decisions because he is brave to face the consequences of his actions. He is willing to keep the pearl even though he knows for sure that evil eyes are prying and malicious individuals are out to rob him of it. Even after being attacked twice, losing his canoe and house, Kino wants to fight back. He is brave to travel to the capital to sell his pearl. This action is seen as defying the older order of life. Kino is brave to break away from his ‘life-trap’, knowing that his family needs a better future. Juana is also brave. She acts fast in deciding to flee the place. She shows that she is a brave woman. When Coyotito is stung by a scorpion, she sucks at the wound to try to get the poison out of his body. She does not fear her life and risks it to save her baby. She makes a brave move by trying to throw the pearl away, knowing very well that Kino disapproves of such an intentions. We learn about bravery from the actions of the characters and their reactions to situations.
The danger of greed
While greed is seen as a theme in the story and how it leads to evil actions, it is also seen as a moral lesson. Greed shows its ugly face throughout the story. It is because of greed, the desire to be rich and great, that people resort to evil ways causing others to suffer and be miserable. In “The Pearl” we see the downfall of a man and his family. Kino loses everything because of others’ greed. Kino loses his livelihood, brush house, canoe, and is forced to flee from people who are out to kill him and his family. Kino also loses his future. The greatest loss for Kino is the death of Coyotito, who he wishes would be educated and be his family’s hope for a greater meaning to life. But, Coyotito is shot accidentally when he is mistaken as a coyote pup by one of the trackers. Greed is seen through the actions of the doctor, pearl buyers, attackers and trackers. The neighbours become envious of Kino. Everyone wish to own the pearl and make a fortune out of it.The doctor agrees to treat Coyotito because he is driven by greed. He has his own evil plans in place. Greed also drives the other to be cunning, malicious, intolerant, selfish, calculative, insincere, possessive and violent. Greed is the cause for men to turn violent and attack Kino. It causes people to kill. It brings great hardships, sufferings and miseries to Kino and his family. In the end, it causes Kino to be aimless and lose the meaning of life. We learn that greed leads to one’s downfall.
Moral values are important in life. Moral values readers make judgments on which actions are right or wrong based on certain virtues, qualities and principles. These virtues are universally accepted. Honesty is a virtue which is upheld by all societies. There are many other positive qualities that would help us become a better person. Looks at some of the moral values found in the novel below:
Honesty
Being honest is important as it shows one’s character. There is a saying that honesty is the best policy. These are not mere words as people who are honest are highly regarded by everyone. In the story, Kino and Juana are honest to each other. They speak the truth and are god-fearing people. Juan Tomas and Apolonia are also honest. They do not cheat or steal from others to prosper. From Kino and Juan Tomas, we learn of many who have cheated these poor people in parting with their pearls. In the past, these people have even employed agents to sell their
pearls in the capital. But, the agents cheated them and they never heard of them nor saw their pearls again. From the actions of the characters especially Kino and Juana, we learn the value of being honest.
Trust
Trust is important in a person’s life. We need to be trustworthy so that people will have high regard for us. In the story, Kino trusts Juana, Juan Tomas and Apolonia. He trusts his people and knows that everyone is interested in him and his family’s well-being. The people are united and they are together. When Coyotito is stung by the scorpion the neighbours gather in front of Kino’s brush house. Similarly,they follow Kino and Juana to see the doctor to treat Coyotito. The element of trust is very important when we live as a society. Kino knows that he can trust his people.However, things change after Kino finds the pearl and people become envious of him. In the story, Kino takes his pearl to La Paz, the pearl trading centre to sell his pearl. He does so because he trusts the people. However, Kino realises that they are trying to cheat him and defies them. Kino starts to be suspicious of people especially when he has a strong hunch or a feeling deep inside him. Juana trusts her husband and follows him to the mountain to escape evil men. She trusts Kino as her and Coyotito’s saviour. Even when Kino asks her to use another trail and escape from the trackers, while he misleads the trackers, she refuses to do so. She knows she can trust Kino to safeguard her and Coyotito. We learn from the actions and thoughts of the main characters the importance of trust.
Bravery
Being brave to face the challenges that confront us is a positive quality. We need to be brave in order to act in the best possible way. In the setting of the story, the people depend on the sea to make a living. They go out to the sea to catch fish and also dive into the sea to look for pearls.Going underwater by holding one’s breath is not easy. It requires skills and one needs to be brave. Kino is a brave man who has great stamina. He can hold his breath for more than two minutes underwater. Kino is brave. He faces the intruders and attackers, putting up a fight. In self-defence, he kills one of his attackers. He also kills three trackers knowing very well that they are out to kill him and his family. Kino shows that he is a brave man throughout the story. It is difficult to make important decisions in life. Kino makes some important decisions because he is brave to face the consequences of his actions. He is willing to keep the pearl even though he knows for sure that evil eyes are prying and malicious individuals are out to rob him of it. Even after being attacked twice, losing his canoe and house, Kino wants to fight back. He is brave to travel to the capital to sell his pearl. This action is seen as defying the older order of life. Kino is brave to break away from his ‘life-trap’, knowing that his family needs a better future. Juana is also brave. She acts fast in deciding to flee the place. She shows that she is a brave woman. When Coyotito is stung by a scorpion, she sucks at the wound to try to get the poison out of his body. She does not fear her life and risks it to save her baby. She makes a brave move by trying to throw the pearl away, knowing very well that Kino disapproves of such an intentions. We learn about bravery from the actions of the characters and their reactions to situations.
The danger of greed
While greed is seen as a theme in the story and how it leads to evil actions, it is also seen as a moral lesson. Greed shows its ugly face throughout the story. It is because of greed, the desire to be rich and great, that people resort to evil ways causing others to suffer and be miserable. In “The Pearl” we see the downfall of a man and his family. Kino loses everything because of others’ greed. Kino loses his livelihood, brush house, canoe, and is forced to flee from people who are out to kill him and his family. Kino also loses his future. The greatest loss for Kino is the death of Coyotito, who he wishes would be educated and be his family’s hope for a greater meaning to life. But, Coyotito is shot accidentally when he is mistaken as a coyote pup by one of the trackers. Greed is seen through the actions of the doctor, pearl buyers, attackers and trackers. The neighbours become envious of Kino. Everyone wish to own the pearl and make a fortune out of it.The doctor agrees to treat Coyotito because he is driven by greed. He has his own evil plans in place. Greed also drives the other to be cunning, malicious, intolerant, selfish, calculative, insincere, possessive and violent. Greed is the cause for men to turn violent and attack Kino. It causes people to kill. It brings great hardships, sufferings and miseries to Kino and his family. In the end, it causes Kino to be aimless and lose the meaning of life. We learn that greed leads to one’s downfall.
The Pearl Language
Language
Writers/ authors use language to make the story more interesting. They use language to engage the readers’ senses and imagination. Writers/authors use different styles to present stories and to make the situations dramatic or realistic. Style refers to the unique features of a written piece of literary work, which differ from other literary works. Writers use a style which allows him or her to make the narration, description, explanation, recount and presentation more effective for the readers to appreciate the literary works. In the novel “The Pearl” the author uses the following figurative language (words, phrases or sayings which provide a mental picture, and often give different meanings from the usual use). The author also uses imagery (words, phrases or expressions) which works on our senses. Our five senses are engaged through the use of particular imagery and we, as the readers, feel the experiences, as if we too are part of the experience or events. The author also relies on the people’s traditions and socio-cultural experiences to make the story interesting. The use of songs is an interesting way of getting the readers to have a unique experience. There are a number of songs that play in the minds and hearts of the native Mexican-Indians. There are songs of the family, the music of the enemy, music of the pearl, dark music, music of evil and ancient magic to safeguard from evil. Song and music play an important part in the lives of these people. This is the belief of the people. The song of family is that of peace and harmony. It shows that everything is calm and positive. The song of the enemy or evil refers to some form of warning that something bad would happen. The song of the pearl is a mixture of both good and evil. When Kino dives to look for pearls and find the great pearl, the song of the pearl is of hope. This changes as the story develops and the song of the pearl becomes a sign of evil. The use of songs and music playing in the minds and hearts of the people make the story unique compared to other stories. Type of Songs What the Songs Symbolise Song of familyUnity, strength, peace, harmony, calmness Song of the enemy or evilWarning, danger, uncertainties, disasters Song of the pearl (good and bad) Hope, future, fortune, security, happiness Evil, harm, disasters, fatality, meaningless Let us look at how the author uses language to make the narration both interesting and effective. The author uses day and night to show the different between good and evil. The beginning of day is positive and shows hope. The attacks on Kino, the murders and all evil happenings take place at night.- “…only a pale wash of light in the lower sky…” (Page 1) - “The ants were busy on the ground…” (Page 3) - “And they began this day with hope.” (Page 39) - “…and the devils that haunt the night…” (Page 66) Some of these words or phrases, and sentences are used to make comparisons. Words such as ‘as’ and ‘like’ are used to make comparisons. The author uses figurative language: The comparisons are made with reference to animals: colonial animal, purring of a kitten, chickens, the circling of wolves, the hover of vultures. “…grey oysters with ruffles like skirts on the shells.” (Page 16) “A town is like a colonial animal.”(Page 21) “And the music of the pearl rose like a chorus of trumpets in his ears.” (Page 24) “The song of the family came from behind him like the purring of a kitten.” (Page 29) “He scattered the old women like chickens.” (Page 34) “He must break out of the pot that holds us in.”(Page 38) “He felt the creeping of fate, the circling of wolves, the hover of vultures.” (Page 49) “ He was an animal now…” (Page 60) “ The killing of a man was not so evil as the killing of a boat.” (Page 60)“ The trackers whined a little, like excited dogs on a warming trail.” (Page 71) Language is also used to show emphasis and to make readers experience the circumstances. Look at the following phrase and sentences. “…the thousand washings of his clothes and set them down as poverty people.” (Page 8) “I am a doctor not a veterinary.” (Page 11) “The pearl was ugly; it was grey, like a malignant growth.” (Page 87) Words are also used to create the mood (feelings: sad, excited, gloom, hope, success etc.)The words are used for a purpose: to make the reader undergo the experiences. Let’s look at these phrases: “The stars still shone…” (Page 1): to show that there is hope, a new day is coming. “…hear the evil music of the enemy.” (Page 5): to show the feeling of fear. “…rich, and warm and lovely, glowing and gloating and triumphant.” (Page 19): to show the sense of hope. “…he could see dream forms” (Page 19): to show a feeling of achievement.
Writers/ authors use language to make the story more interesting. They use language to engage the readers’ senses and imagination. Writers/authors use different styles to present stories and to make the situations dramatic or realistic. Style refers to the unique features of a written piece of literary work, which differ from other literary works. Writers use a style which allows him or her to make the narration, description, explanation, recount and presentation more effective for the readers to appreciate the literary works. In the novel “The Pearl” the author uses the following figurative language (words, phrases or sayings which provide a mental picture, and often give different meanings from the usual use). The author also uses imagery (words, phrases or expressions) which works on our senses. Our five senses are engaged through the use of particular imagery and we, as the readers, feel the experiences, as if we too are part of the experience or events. The author also relies on the people’s traditions and socio-cultural experiences to make the story interesting. The use of songs is an interesting way of getting the readers to have a unique experience. There are a number of songs that play in the minds and hearts of the native Mexican-Indians. There are songs of the family, the music of the enemy, music of the pearl, dark music, music of evil and ancient magic to safeguard from evil. Song and music play an important part in the lives of these people. This is the belief of the people. The song of family is that of peace and harmony. It shows that everything is calm and positive. The song of the enemy or evil refers to some form of warning that something bad would happen. The song of the pearl is a mixture of both good and evil. When Kino dives to look for pearls and find the great pearl, the song of the pearl is of hope. This changes as the story develops and the song of the pearl becomes a sign of evil. The use of songs and music playing in the minds and hearts of the people make the story unique compared to other stories. Type of Songs What the Songs Symbolise Song of familyUnity, strength, peace, harmony, calmness Song of the enemy or evilWarning, danger, uncertainties, disasters Song of the pearl (good and bad) Hope, future, fortune, security, happiness Evil, harm, disasters, fatality, meaningless Let us look at how the author uses language to make the narration both interesting and effective. The author uses day and night to show the different between good and evil. The beginning of day is positive and shows hope. The attacks on Kino, the murders and all evil happenings take place at night.- “…only a pale wash of light in the lower sky…” (Page 1) - “The ants were busy on the ground…” (Page 3) - “And they began this day with hope.” (Page 39) - “…and the devils that haunt the night…” (Page 66) Some of these words or phrases, and sentences are used to make comparisons. Words such as ‘as’ and ‘like’ are used to make comparisons. The author uses figurative language: The comparisons are made with reference to animals: colonial animal, purring of a kitten, chickens, the circling of wolves, the hover of vultures. “…grey oysters with ruffles like skirts on the shells.” (Page 16) “A town is like a colonial animal.”(Page 21) “And the music of the pearl rose like a chorus of trumpets in his ears.” (Page 24) “The song of the family came from behind him like the purring of a kitten.” (Page 29) “He scattered the old women like chickens.” (Page 34) “He must break out of the pot that holds us in.”(Page 38) “He felt the creeping of fate, the circling of wolves, the hover of vultures.” (Page 49) “ He was an animal now…” (Page 60) “ The killing of a man was not so evil as the killing of a boat.” (Page 60)“ The trackers whined a little, like excited dogs on a warming trail.” (Page 71) Language is also used to show emphasis and to make readers experience the circumstances. Look at the following phrase and sentences. “…the thousand washings of his clothes and set them down as poverty people.” (Page 8) “I am a doctor not a veterinary.” (Page 11) “The pearl was ugly; it was grey, like a malignant growth.” (Page 87) Words are also used to create the mood (feelings: sad, excited, gloom, hope, success etc.)The words are used for a purpose: to make the reader undergo the experiences. Let’s look at these phrases: “The stars still shone…” (Page 1): to show that there is hope, a new day is coming. “…hear the evil music of the enemy.” (Page 5): to show the feeling of fear. “…rich, and warm and lovely, glowing and gloating and triumphant.” (Page 19): to show the sense of hope. “…he could see dream forms” (Page 19): to show a feeling of achievement.
The Pearl Character
Characters in the Novel
Kino
- The head of his family
- Juana’s husband
- Coyotito’s father
- Simple person ( lives the life of an ordinary fisher and pearl-diver)
- No formal education (possesses knowledge of the world; good swimmer and diver, knows the environment well, able to single out poisonous trees and trees that bring misfortunes).
- Intuitive/ instinctive (has a sense of feeling of good, evil and mystics)
- Firm believer of God (religious), respects the church and priest
- Protective, caring, contented with life, forward-looking (visionary)
- Enduring, strong, focused, brave, honest, hopeful, determined, diligent
- Suspicious, secretive, rebellious, hard-headed, confused, disillusioned, emotional, impatient
Juana
- Faithful and obedient wife, homemaker,
- Helpful, responsible, warm, loving and caring, hardworking, brave, thoughtful
- Does not complain, supportive, respectful, sincere,patient, brave, consoling
- Selfless (Does not worry of own health and safety when she sucks scorpion’s poison from Coyotito’s shoulder).
- Knowledgeable in ancient magic, and herbal medication
- Assertive of situations
- Accepts husband as head of the family and follows instructions
- Intuitive and senses evil in the pearl ( forewarns Kino)
- Defies Kino and attempts to throw pearl into the sea.
- Innocent and forgiving
- Religious and God-fearing
- Source of strength to Kino
Coyotito
- Kino’s and Juana’s baby boy
- Suffers a great deal throughout the story
- Source of hope for Kino and Juana
- Innocent
- Killed accidentally
- The bond between Kino and Juana
Juan Tomas
- Kino’s elder brother
- Acts as adviser to Kino
- Helpful, tolerant and wise
- Religious and always reminds Kino to be extra careful
- Supportive of his brother, Kino
- Responsible, protective, assertive, resourceful
Apolonia
- Juan Tomas’ wife
- Helpful, tolerant, responsible, caring, understanding, emotional
- Supportive of her husband and Kino’s family
The Doctor
- Educated, knowledgeable
- Selfish, irresponsible, cunning, self-centred, greedy, inconsiderate
- Materialistic, has his own ulterior motive to treat Coyotito
The Priest
-Knowledgeable in religious matters, spiritual adviser and leader
- Cunning, has ulterior motive when visiting Kino
- Reminds Kino to be generous and charitable towards the Church
The Pearl Buyers
- Pearl traders in La Paz
- Conspirators ( cheat Kino by telling him that his pearl is worthless and offer low prices)
- Materialistic, selfish, greedy, cunning, insincere, crooks
The Trackers
- Inland hunters, cold-blooded murderers
- Hunt Kino and his family (for money)
- Skilful trackers (they can track people or animal by examining tracks, marks, or other clues)
- Dangerous, cunning
Kino
- The head of his family
- Juana’s husband
- Coyotito’s father
- Simple person ( lives the life of an ordinary fisher and pearl-diver)
- No formal education (possesses knowledge of the world; good swimmer and diver, knows the environment well, able to single out poisonous trees and trees that bring misfortunes).
- Intuitive/ instinctive (has a sense of feeling of good, evil and mystics)
- Firm believer of God (religious), respects the church and priest
- Protective, caring, contented with life, forward-looking (visionary)
- Enduring, strong, focused, brave, honest, hopeful, determined, diligent
- Suspicious, secretive, rebellious, hard-headed, confused, disillusioned, emotional, impatient
Juana
- Faithful and obedient wife, homemaker,
- Helpful, responsible, warm, loving and caring, hardworking, brave, thoughtful
- Does not complain, supportive, respectful, sincere,patient, brave, consoling
- Selfless (Does not worry of own health and safety when she sucks scorpion’s poison from Coyotito’s shoulder).
- Knowledgeable in ancient magic, and herbal medication
- Assertive of situations
- Accepts husband as head of the family and follows instructions
- Intuitive and senses evil in the pearl ( forewarns Kino)
- Defies Kino and attempts to throw pearl into the sea.
- Innocent and forgiving
- Religious and God-fearing
- Source of strength to Kino
Coyotito
- Kino’s and Juana’s baby boy
- Suffers a great deal throughout the story
- Source of hope for Kino and Juana
- Innocent
- Killed accidentally
- The bond between Kino and Juana
Juan Tomas
- Kino’s elder brother
- Acts as adviser to Kino
- Helpful, tolerant and wise
- Religious and always reminds Kino to be extra careful
- Supportive of his brother, Kino
- Responsible, protective, assertive, resourceful
Apolonia
- Juan Tomas’ wife
- Helpful, tolerant, responsible, caring, understanding, emotional
- Supportive of her husband and Kino’s family
The Doctor
- Educated, knowledgeable
- Selfish, irresponsible, cunning, self-centred, greedy, inconsiderate
- Materialistic, has his own ulterior motive to treat Coyotito
The Priest
-Knowledgeable in religious matters, spiritual adviser and leader
- Cunning, has ulterior motive when visiting Kino
- Reminds Kino to be generous and charitable towards the Church
The Pearl Buyers
- Pearl traders in La Paz
- Conspirators ( cheat Kino by telling him that his pearl is worthless and offer low prices)
- Materialistic, selfish, greedy, cunning, insincere, crooks
The Trackers
- Inland hunters, cold-blooded murderers
- Hunt Kino and his family (for money)
- Skilful trackers (they can track people or animal by examining tracks, marks, or other clues)
- Dangerous, cunning
Hai.... Form 5 eris.... Tinggal kenangan je.... :'(
ni aku amik dari blog kawan aku, nama nya Zalika a/p Hashim :) tapi aku edit r sket2..
Ahli jawatnkuasa tertinggi dlu ekk..
Abdul Majid -
err..seorg yg blurr..mgkin.. sebab ade ciri2 spongebob n ronaldinho sket..klakar..kdg2 je...hurmm..wlaupn dia ni ketua tingktan tapi hampeh! bukan di cari cikgu, cikgu yang cari die.. nasib hang lah anna..haha..mmbe2 pompuan aku melabelkn dia ni as ketua tingktn yg useless..
aku stuju gak r ..
Nur Atikah -
slh seorg of membe aku yang rekod gne henfon paling kejap! alik2 hilang..pnolong tingktn..duduk depan aku..seorg yg kabut gak..bila ckp..suara tu xleh nk d'slow kn same cam izati jacob....haha..ngan die aku boleh r bluetooth lagu2 indie nie...sebab..Tika ni BUDAK GIGS!haha..
Safia - Err..dia ni gempak sikit...pandai..PANDAI GILE2 r! setiap kali exam dia ni msti dpt 10A..n dpt no 1..dia ni ok..bendahari..duduk dpn Haziqah..ada la sifat2 kesengalan dlm diri dia..tapi sikit je..
Nur Farizan -
Setiausaha kelas?xpnh wat keje pn..masa awl2 tahun tu..ade r sikit2 keje dia wat..dia ni seorg yg kuat dating! hari2 mau dating bersama bf dia yg leh dikatakn sebagai yang amik 21 subjek 2..haha..dia ni oklaa..kaya?boleh la..
Haziqah -
ok..dis girl mmg hampeh..wat keje sparuh jln..haha..ni la dia makcik tuu..seorg ketua keceriaan..kelas kita da cukup ceria ke ziqa?erkk..satu persoalan...seorg yg gile...mulut xberhenti berckp..apa2 pn..dia ni lah yg slalu wat kelas jd kabut..minat kat ANK ABDULLAH CHE!!! lu pk r sape budak 2!hehe..tapi hati still kat Hariz kn??
Shukree -
shuk ketua kebersihan..ala..tapi dia ni pn wat dunno je bila kelas bersepah2 dgn sampah..agak pemalu ngan pompuan cam hafizah n haziqah?budak ni slalu j sakitkan hati membe ngan kate2 yang suke ati mak bapak die je nak cakap! cotohnya-- die pnah cakap shasha ni syaitan merupai manusia n lagi 1 die puji gigi majid comel??? :p
Girls
Bannu -
Hotstuff babe..kegilaan plajar2 lelaki yg beragama Hindu..LOL! mempunyai pelbagai fashion rambut..kejap2 tocang 2..kejap2 ponnytail..ape2 je la Bannu ekk..ko tetap hot .. sampai haritheran pu mlekat kat ko!!!
Hafizah S -
boleh diibaratkn as Perempuan Melayu Terakhir cz sikap dia yg lemah lembut..sopan..ceh..Hafizah ni kire ok..baik n susah nk dgr dia ni menjerit or marah2..haha
Nurul Syazwani -
alep kate.."Wani tip top"..haha..bg aku..wani ok je..rumah 3 tgkat acond ade 8..ceh..mentang2 pak ajis tu kontraktor...! wani...jenis yg setia kawan..wlaupn kawan2 dia n dia berlainan kelas..mereka tetep SEHATI SEJIWA..
Mathilashini -
betul ke aku spell name dia?tggi wo ini minahchi..dia ni jenis yg lurus sikit..org yg xcomel pn dia kate comel..pelik tol pompuan ni..
Siti Hajar - Melayu+Chinese..korg leh teka mcmne muka dia kan??cute la gak..baik..pandai..er..kedekut n ssh nk wat die lpe yang kte berhutang ngan die. tru btul die ni.
Zalikha Nashuha -
anak pak cik hashim yang mniage sebelah kedai mak aku tme bazaar ari 2..... die ni??? ntah r. bajet hot je... hehehe.... bada die? cam pamela bai...
Nur Amirah -
aku respect bdk ni, membe2 die sume ske wat bising n kepcoh kepoh. t die tetap cool..... :) aku kenal minah ni dah lame, dari skola rendah lg...... d skola yg krang nilai komersialnye. SK MERBAU S*MP*K.
Nurul Izzati -
ala..same gak mcm Haziqah dia ni..dia ni bajet sket..bila time exam..suka call org tnya "eh..ko da blajar da?ko blajar ape je?KO ADE SOALAN SPO?"...bila org tny dia balik..dia akn jwb.."eh..aku xblajar lg la..malas.." padahal dia da abz bace 1 buku!bajet tol minah ni...!'Izzati - minah ni pandai mcm Safia..Dia ni mcm berlumba2 dgn Safia untk menjd yg terbaik..zati yg ni sengal n gila2 sikit wlaupn pd luarannya dia ni mcm sopan2 n ala2 Prempuan Mlayu Terakhir..tapi gila2!
Nur Liyana -
minat anime..aduyaii.........Naruto?Heh..papelaa.. SEORANG YANG AKU TAKUT NAK TGUR.... tambah2 ble die ngah main chess. ni pun dari skola rendah yang same gak. dari aku darjah 4 smpi skang! mesti 1 klas.
Ashmira - minat anime gak..a lil bit poyo..hehe..shh..............!status ngan abu bakri unknown!
Hafizah H - err..dia ni...eii..ntah la..bila dia da minat seseorg tu..dia akn sedaya upaya nk goda seseorg tuu wlaupn da byk kali diberi nasihat..wattever la ko..
Nur Syuhada - minah ni..if x tepuk bontot org sehari xsah! sakit la wey!! tapi aku x pnah kna, jeles betu!!
Nitya - aku xtaw mcmne minah ni leh score physics n chemistry..zaty kate dia ni ank murid ksygan teacher Sheila..haha..ingt aku kesahhh ke??
Boys
Muhd. Ifazrin Akashah a.k.a shasha -
gila..cara ckp dia leh wat org gelak..cool..dia ni xcepat mrh n xpnh marah pon..senyum je bila org marah dia..blur sikit la mamat ni macam spongebob yang aku cakap 2..
Safwan Nabil a.k.a fly -
salah seorang yang telah bertaubat dari hentai! tahniah!
Abu Bakri a.k.a abe - ceh..pengerusi kelab pmbimbing rkan sebaya..ok..low profile.. mase spm memanjang je kat rumah aku...
Muhd. Nahfiz a.k.a unta -
ngee..tinggi..pengerusi kelab bola keranjang..bajet hot kdg2 kate bdk pompuan r.. mamat ni rekod gak sebab ade jari kaki yg terpanjang antara kitorng.
Haritheran -
Haziqah kate hari ni mcm KLCC kat saujana ni..haha..bg aku..Hari macho di hati bannu....dgn janggut dia n org kate dia ade skandal dgn zaty..wakaka...! btl ke???
Muhd. Izzat Firdaus a.k.a ijat -
dia ni ada dgn xde..same je..suka ponteng..lg2 kelas English..dunno why..budak gigs gak.. x sempat nk knal nga die sgt.
Ahmad Fakhri Syahmi a.k.a Fakh -
Digelar "amad" oleh Haziqah..amat setia kpd awexxnya..haha..hingga sanggup cari pasal with ktorg dsebabkn awexxnya itu..ape2 pn.. korang dah bebaik kn>
Tamilmani a.k.a tamil -
Nazirul kate tamil ni husband zalikha?.....ade ke dia kate yg cicakman tu berguru dgn dia..pape la tamil..janji ko bahagia..
Muhd. Syazwan -
nilah aku. ske berdating time waktu lapang. ngan sape??? ade r....
Wan Muhd. Alif -
Emo nk mmpos kate geng zalika..cepat terpengaruh..syg kat gf dia yg tggi lampai tuu..dari Kelantan..ngee..mak Zaty kate muke alep ade sikit2 mcm Anuar Zain.. aku tgk xde mirip langsung.
Yuhinesan a.k.a macha -
pengawas yg ade skandal dgn Atikah..cinta sama atikah..wakakaa...macha2....mamat ni pnah operate jantung.... tp still boleh menng olahraga :P
Ahmad Nazirul a.k.a sepet -
melayu..tapi muke mcm cina abz r..! seorg prngawas yg berwibawa..eceh2..dapat anugrah ape ntah hari tuu..boleh dikatakn ada skandal dgn Syuhada..hehehhhhh
Syed Ozal Zakaria - Ketua Pengawas..duduk blakg aku..hobi tatkala boring..NYANYI..n mintak cermin kat zalika cz nk tgk rambut dia...ozal..plz la jgn nyanyi lg..................................! wat kna kutuk je oi.....
Fariz a.k.a apexx - punya hati kpd wani..err...43D aku rase??
Ahli jawatnkuasa tertinggi dlu ekk..
Abdul Majid -
err..seorg yg blurr..mgkin.. sebab ade ciri2 spongebob n ronaldinho sket..klakar..kdg2 je...hurmm..wlaupn dia ni ketua tingktan tapi hampeh! bukan di cari cikgu, cikgu yang cari die.. nasib hang lah anna..haha..mmbe2 pompuan aku melabelkn dia ni as ketua tingktn yg useless..
aku stuju gak r ..
Nur Atikah -
slh seorg of membe aku yang rekod gne henfon paling kejap! alik2 hilang..pnolong tingktn..duduk depan aku..seorg yg kabut gak..bila ckp..suara tu xleh nk d'slow kn same cam izati jacob....haha..ngan die aku boleh r bluetooth lagu2 indie nie...sebab..Tika ni BUDAK GIGS!haha..
Safia - Err..dia ni gempak sikit...pandai..PANDAI GILE2 r! setiap kali exam dia ni msti dpt 10A..n dpt no 1..dia ni ok..bendahari..duduk dpn Haziqah..ada la sifat2 kesengalan dlm diri dia..tapi sikit je..
Nur Farizan -
Setiausaha kelas?xpnh wat keje pn..masa awl2 tahun tu..ade r sikit2 keje dia wat..dia ni seorg yg kuat dating! hari2 mau dating bersama bf dia yg leh dikatakn sebagai yang amik 21 subjek 2..haha..dia ni oklaa..kaya?boleh la..
Haziqah -
ok..dis girl mmg hampeh..wat keje sparuh jln..haha..ni la dia makcik tuu..seorg ketua keceriaan..kelas kita da cukup ceria ke ziqa?erkk..satu persoalan...seorg yg gile...mulut xberhenti berckp..apa2 pn..dia ni lah yg slalu wat kelas jd kabut..minat kat ANK ABDULLAH CHE!!! lu pk r sape budak 2!hehe..tapi hati still kat Hariz kn??
Shukree -
shuk ketua kebersihan..ala..tapi dia ni pn wat dunno je bila kelas bersepah2 dgn sampah..agak pemalu ngan pompuan cam hafizah n haziqah?budak ni slalu j sakitkan hati membe ngan kate2 yang suke ati mak bapak die je nak cakap! cotohnya-- die pnah cakap shasha ni syaitan merupai manusia n lagi 1 die puji gigi majid comel??? :p
Girls
Bannu -
Hotstuff babe..kegilaan plajar2 lelaki yg beragama Hindu..LOL! mempunyai pelbagai fashion rambut..kejap2 tocang 2..kejap2 ponnytail..ape2 je la Bannu ekk..ko tetap hot .. sampai haritheran pu mlekat kat ko!!!
Hafizah S -
boleh diibaratkn as Perempuan Melayu Terakhir cz sikap dia yg lemah lembut..sopan..ceh..Hafizah ni kire ok..baik n susah nk dgr dia ni menjerit or marah2..haha
Nurul Syazwani -
alep kate.."Wani tip top"..haha..bg aku..wani ok je..rumah 3 tgkat acond ade 8..ceh..mentang2 pak ajis tu kontraktor...! wani...jenis yg setia kawan..wlaupn kawan2 dia n dia berlainan kelas..mereka tetep SEHATI SEJIWA..
Mathilashini -
betul ke aku spell name dia?tggi wo ini minahchi..dia ni jenis yg lurus sikit..org yg xcomel pn dia kate comel..pelik tol pompuan ni..
Siti Hajar - Melayu+Chinese..korg leh teka mcmne muka dia kan??cute la gak..baik..pandai..er..kedekut n ssh nk wat die lpe yang kte berhutang ngan die. tru btul die ni.
Zalikha Nashuha -
anak pak cik hashim yang mniage sebelah kedai mak aku tme bazaar ari 2..... die ni??? ntah r. bajet hot je... hehehe.... bada die? cam pamela bai...
Nur Amirah -
aku respect bdk ni, membe2 die sume ske wat bising n kepcoh kepoh. t die tetap cool..... :) aku kenal minah ni dah lame, dari skola rendah lg...... d skola yg krang nilai komersialnye. SK MERBAU S*MP*K.
Nurul Izzati -
ala..same gak mcm Haziqah dia ni..dia ni bajet sket..bila time exam..suka call org tnya "eh..ko da blajar da?ko blajar ape je?KO ADE SOALAN SPO?"...bila org tny dia balik..dia akn jwb.."eh..aku xblajar lg la..malas.." padahal dia da abz bace 1 buku!bajet tol minah ni...!'Izzati - minah ni pandai mcm Safia..Dia ni mcm berlumba2 dgn Safia untk menjd yg terbaik..zati yg ni sengal n gila2 sikit wlaupn pd luarannya dia ni mcm sopan2 n ala2 Prempuan Mlayu Terakhir..tapi gila2!
Nur Liyana -
minat anime..aduyaii.........Naruto?Heh..papelaa.. SEORANG YANG AKU TAKUT NAK TGUR.... tambah2 ble die ngah main chess. ni pun dari skola rendah yang same gak. dari aku darjah 4 smpi skang! mesti 1 klas.
Ashmira - minat anime gak..a lil bit poyo..hehe..shh..............!status ngan abu bakri unknown!
Hafizah H - err..dia ni...eii..ntah la..bila dia da minat seseorg tu..dia akn sedaya upaya nk goda seseorg tuu wlaupn da byk kali diberi nasihat..wattever la ko..
Nur Syuhada - minah ni..if x tepuk bontot org sehari xsah! sakit la wey!! tapi aku x pnah kna, jeles betu!!
Nitya - aku xtaw mcmne minah ni leh score physics n chemistry..zaty kate dia ni ank murid ksygan teacher Sheila..haha..ingt aku kesahhh ke??
Boys
Muhd. Ifazrin Akashah a.k.a shasha -
gila..cara ckp dia leh wat org gelak..cool..dia ni xcepat mrh n xpnh marah pon..senyum je bila org marah dia..blur sikit la mamat ni macam spongebob yang aku cakap 2..
Safwan Nabil a.k.a fly -
salah seorang yang telah bertaubat dari hentai! tahniah!
Abu Bakri a.k.a abe - ceh..pengerusi kelab pmbimbing rkan sebaya..ok..low profile.. mase spm memanjang je kat rumah aku...
Muhd. Nahfiz a.k.a unta -
ngee..tinggi..pengerusi kelab bola keranjang..bajet hot kdg2 kate bdk pompuan r.. mamat ni rekod gak sebab ade jari kaki yg terpanjang antara kitorng.
Haritheran -
Haziqah kate hari ni mcm KLCC kat saujana ni..haha..bg aku..Hari macho di hati bannu....dgn janggut dia n org kate dia ade skandal dgn zaty..wakaka...! btl ke???
Muhd. Izzat Firdaus a.k.a ijat -
dia ni ada dgn xde..same je..suka ponteng..lg2 kelas English..dunno why..budak gigs gak.. x sempat nk knal nga die sgt.
Ahmad Fakhri Syahmi a.k.a Fakh -
Digelar "amad" oleh Haziqah..amat setia kpd awexxnya..haha..hingga sanggup cari pasal with ktorg dsebabkn awexxnya itu..ape2 pn.. korang dah bebaik kn>
Tamilmani a.k.a tamil -
Nazirul kate tamil ni husband zalikha?.....ade ke dia kate yg cicakman tu berguru dgn dia..pape la tamil..janji ko bahagia..
Muhd. Syazwan -
nilah aku. ske berdating time waktu lapang. ngan sape??? ade r....
Wan Muhd. Alif -
Emo nk mmpos kate geng zalika..cepat terpengaruh..syg kat gf dia yg tggi lampai tuu..dari Kelantan..ngee..mak Zaty kate muke alep ade sikit2 mcm Anuar Zain.. aku tgk xde mirip langsung.
Yuhinesan a.k.a macha -
pengawas yg ade skandal dgn Atikah..cinta sama atikah..wakakaa...macha2....mamat ni pnah operate jantung.... tp still boleh menng olahraga :P
Ahmad Nazirul a.k.a sepet -
melayu..tapi muke mcm cina abz r..! seorg prngawas yg berwibawa..eceh2..dapat anugrah ape ntah hari tuu..boleh dikatakn ada skandal dgn Syuhada..hehehhhhh
Syed Ozal Zakaria - Ketua Pengawas..duduk blakg aku..hobi tatkala boring..NYANYI..n mintak cermin kat zalika cz nk tgk rambut dia...ozal..plz la jgn nyanyi lg..................................! wat kna kutuk je oi.....
Fariz a.k.a apexx - punya hati kpd wani..err...43D aku rase??
Aku ex-student SMK SAUJANA UTAMA yang kebosanan!
Boring betul lepas habis spm ni....
xtaw r nk watpe lg kat rumah...
sume game aku dah habis main lepas 27 Nov (merdeka spm oi...) ari 2..
baik pokemon,digimon,call of duty, fifa manager, n...... bayak lagi r.
bosan2.... rumah dah r xde astro!
boleh lak parent aku cakap nak amik astro lepas die dapat cucu!
adui.... time 2 aku dah ade astro sendiri r... hehehehe... :p
xtaw r nk watpe lg kat rumah...
sume game aku dah habis main lepas 27 Nov (merdeka spm oi...) ari 2..
baik pokemon,digimon,call of duty, fifa manager, n...... bayak lagi r.
bosan2.... rumah dah r xde astro!
boleh lak parent aku cakap nak amik astro lepas die dapat cucu!
adui.... time 2 aku dah ade astro sendiri r... hehehehe... :p
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