How Does Steinbeck Present Kino's Relationship In The Pearl

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Kino's relationship with Juana starts off as happy because they find the pearl, but as the story progresses the pearl brings Kino only darkness. Kino and Juana's relationship dynamic changes throughout the story. After Kino finds the pearl, the relationship between Kino and Juana takes a pleasant turn. With this pearl, they can do many of the things they couldn't have when they didn't have a pearl or much money. One of the things that Kino says they can do with the pearl that can improve their relationship is " We will get married in the church" (Steinbeck 23). This quotation made by Kino states that they love

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