Essay Archive - The Pearl: Evil
The Pearl: Evil
In The Pearl, by John Steinbech, evil transforms certain humble citizens
into envious savages. Evil was exhibited by the doctor who refused to treat
Coyotito because his parents had no money. When the doctor heard of Kino and
Juana's fortune in finding "the pearl of the world" (722), he boasted that they
were patients of his while thinking of a better life for himself in Paris.
Coyotito was healed when the doctor finally came to their straw hut. He
deceived Kino by giving the baby a white powder that made him go into
convulsions. An hour later he came and gave Coyotito the remedy and immediately
wanted to know when he was get....
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