Ch. 3 Assignments The Pearl

Chapter 3 - Vocabulary lucent p. 39 (adj) giving off light subjugation p. 30 (n) being under complete control dissembling p. 32 (v) lying; hiding the true nature of cozen – p. 39 (v) to cheat; deceive

The Pearl Response Journal Chapter 3: Before Reading What dreams do you imagine Kino would try to make come true if he were suddenly wealthy? How are your desires similar to Kino’s? How are they different?

Chapter 3: After Reading CHOOSE TWO 1. How do the townsfolk react to the news of Kino’s pearl? What generalization about human nature can you draw from their reaction? Do you believe this generalization is true for the most part in real life? Why or why not? 2. What are Kino’s dreams for using the pearl money? Do you think his dreams are foolish, grand, selfish, or sensible? Which dream is the most daring and would make the biggest change in his life? Explain your answers. 3. Why does Kino hear the music of evil when the priest visits? What change is apparent in Kino after the priest leaves? How would you have reacted to the priest in Kino’s place? 4. How do Kino’s and Juana’s attitudes about the doctor differ? How do they view the pearl differently? What do these differences indicate about their personalities and priorities?