First of all I would just like to tell you a little about the book called the Pearl. The novel begins at the break of dawn. Kino wakes up and sees his wife Juana already at her chores of watching the baby and making breakfast. Kino takes the time to play with his dog and watch the hut. Suddenly, a tiny movement near the baby’s hanging box draws attention. A scorpion, with its tail sticking out, poised, waiting to strike the infant. Kino waits with baited breath, and Juana prays. Soon Coyotito moves, and the scorpion falls on his shoulder, stinging him. Kino immediately kills the scorpion but the harm is already done. Juana to go and bring the doctor. When the neighbor says he will not come to the baby’s aid, the couple takes the baby into
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