it's rare to find a young man explaining novels nowadays , thank you man , your notes certainly will help me to prepare for the exam !! much appreciate
me as a nameless writer, i like the way john steinbeck put the rifle early in the story when kino was asked by juan tomas what he wants now that he is a rich man. the rifle re-appeared several times. it was an early justification that as a pearl fisher kino is no stranger to a gun when at the end of the story he grabbed the rifle from one of the trackers and fired at the escaping one.
I was struggling with the ending of this book. But I think you just made it make sense to me. I enjoyed the book but I didn’t get the ending. Why did it end that way and what did purpose did it serve the story? What was the lesson or such great tragedy in the end? I don’t think Kino was being greedy I just think he was trying to get what was due to him based on his own merit and work of getting something of value. Yes society and systems are greedy and self serving but i don’t like how Kino got punished in the end for other people’s greed, he was an honest man. What was the song of evil he kept hearing? His own greed creeping up? Its not like he changed who he was bc of the pearl. It just illuminated other people’s functions more, but he got hurt in the end? And poor Juana too…why? The first half of the book was really good and I loved the institutional greed that was so well written, but the second half made me feel like I was supposed to feel that Kino deserved to be punished, but for what? For wanting a better life? It wasn’t self indulgent interest it was basic dreams for the benefit of those he loved. I really loved the first half especially when he wrote “…with the detachment of god” and how the characters were so ordinary but full of the current of life. The first half Reminded me of the healthcare system in the US today. And they made the whole town think they died and then just came back and no one freaked out. What was the moral of the Pearl? Don’t dream? Don’t hope? Don’t want for a better life? I think what your video has shown me thought is the point of the book at the end is to show is money and wealth more valuable than a human life? Which is the same foreshadowing that was shown at the beginning with Coyotito getting bit by the scorpion and wealth being the obstacle to save his life. With the institutional greed of the doctor and the division of the town showing us that no the life is not more important that the systems of wealth that exist. Which is basically what happens as a full circle in the end when they come back home with the dead baby anyway. Excellent review and video, better than any other videos I found explaining this book.
You forget to mention that the doctor likely poisoned the baby, are at least the novel suggested that Kino suspected that he did, and then came back after finishing his chocolate snack to neutralize whatever he gave him. Obviously we or Kino don't know that, but I think that's the beginning of the negative things happening due to the pearl, immediately the next morning.
Great summary Stanley! You have my subscription. I’ve made a video essay about The Pearl on my channel, would love to see what you think. All the very best from Australia, cheers, Sam
Ngl everyone is like oh you cleared it up but let’s stop lying you didn’t tread it that why your here or you said you reuse it cause you did but if was like 2 years ago so you don’t remember
it's rare to find a young man explaining novels nowadays , thank you man , your notes certainly will help me to prepare for the exam !! much appreciate
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Oh my god finally, thank you for making the ending clear☺️
No problem! You got it 👍
Really clear and concise review sir! Thanx
You explained this so much. I can’t express my gratitude.
i love the way you explain it in your own words like u really care for the book💗
Thank you! I really get into these books when I read them. They inspire me to really get to know them.
Great summary, honestly i’m here watching this like 2 hours before i have test so thank you so much! W video
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You just made my course easy... thanks
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This was great, make more! 🙏
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Thank you so much i have to write an essay for this book and this is so good and detailed! 😌
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me as a nameless writer, i like the way john steinbeck put the rifle early in the story when kino was asked by juan tomas what he wants now that he is a rich man. the rifle re-appeared several times. it was an early justification that as a pearl fisher kino is no stranger to a gun when at the end of the story he grabbed the rifle from one of the trackers and fired at the escaping one.
Excellent observation. I like that.
Thanks!
I was struggling with the ending of this book. But I think you just made it make sense to me. I enjoyed the book but I didn’t get the ending. Why did it end that way and what did purpose did it serve the story? What was the lesson or such great tragedy in the end? I don’t think Kino was being greedy I just think he was trying to get what was due to him based on his own merit and work of getting something of value. Yes society and systems are greedy and self serving but i don’t like how Kino got punished in the end for other people’s greed, he was an honest man. What was the song of evil he kept hearing? His own greed creeping up? Its not like he changed who he was bc of the pearl. It just illuminated other people’s functions more, but he got hurt in the end? And poor Juana too…why? The first half of the book was really good and I loved the institutional greed that was so well written, but the second half made me feel like I was supposed to feel that Kino deserved to be punished, but for what? For wanting a better life? It wasn’t self indulgent interest it was basic dreams for the benefit of those he loved. I really loved the first half especially when he wrote “…with the detachment of god” and how the characters were so ordinary but full of the current of life. The first half Reminded me of the healthcare system in the US today. And they made the whole town think they died and then just came back and no one freaked out. What was the moral of the Pearl? Don’t dream? Don’t hope? Don’t want for a better life? I think what your video has shown me thought is the point of the book at the end is to show is money and wealth more valuable than a human life? Which is the same foreshadowing that was shown at the beginning with Coyotito getting bit by the scorpion and wealth being the obstacle to save his life. With the institutional greed of the doctor and the division of the town showing us that no the life is not more important that the systems of wealth that exist. Which is basically what happens as a full circle in the end when they come back home with the dead baby anyway. Excellent review and video, better than any other videos I found explaining this book.
Tanks for summary
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Thank you mate great summary 🎊
thanks homie :-)
You forget to mention that the doctor likely poisoned the baby, are at least the novel suggested that Kino suspected that he did, and then came back after finishing his chocolate snack to neutralize whatever he gave him. Obviously we or Kino don't know that, but I think that's the beginning of the negative things happening due to the pearl, immediately the next morning.
nice job brother
No problem! I'm glad that you enjoyed it!
great summary
This is amazing ....i .ean it has really helped me şoo much .. thank you :)
This is awesome, thanks dude
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Great summary Stanley! You have my subscription. I’ve made a video essay about The Pearl on my channel, would love to see what you think. All the very best from Australia, cheers, Sam
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Ngl everyone is like oh you cleared it up but let’s stop lying you didn’t tread it that why your here or you said you reuse it cause you did but if was like 2 years ago so you don’t remember
Greed is bad yet capitalism is best?
That's a fact. It's sad, but this novel really says a lot about the real world.