How do you check if the pearl is real?
The Tooth Test: To find out if a pearl is real, lightly rub it against the front of your tooth — not against the edge, which can scratch the pearl. If natural or cultured, rather than simulated, the pearl should feel gritty.
What is Chapter 3 of the Pearl about?
Lesson Summary Chapter 3 of The Pearl by John Steinbeck sees the people of the town all wanting to get their hands on Kino’s pearl. The priest tries to get a piece, the doctor tries very hard (even poisoning Kino’s baby, Coyotito), and a mysterious intruder in the night almost gets it.
Why does Kino want a harpoon?
In other daydreams, Kino envisions his son other little suits with hats. Kino wants a Winchester carbine because having a rifle would “burst whole horizons.” Kino wants his son to go to school where he will “read and open the books,” and write and understand numbers.
Who does Kino say fears?
What are Kino’s fears? That someone will steal the pearl. He feared the doctor and didn’t trust him. He was afraid of making plans, but now that he had one, he could never destroy it.
Which Pearl is the rarest?
Melo Melo Pearl
Who does Kino kill in the Pearl?
Coyotito
Why did Kino kill the man?
Once he crosses the line from defender to aggressor, Kino suddenly finds himself with nothing to gain and everything to lose. After Kino kills a man, the thought of improving his family is lost—the only thing that remains is to save himself and his family.
Did Kino kill Coyotito in the Pearl?
The family is forced to run after Kino kills one of his attackers. When Coyotito cries out, one of the men who is tracking Kino shoots towards the sound and kills Coyotito. Coyotito’s death finally convinces Kino to get rid of the evil pearl.
Which Pearl is more expensive?
The larger size makes South Sea pearls and black pearls the most valuable type of pearl. On Mikimoto’s website, this strand of South Sea cultured pearls is selling for $32,000. The other notable difference between pearl types is the color.
What did the doctor give Coyotito?
The doctor takes a bottle of white powder and a gelatin capsule, and gives Coyotito a pill. When the doctor returns, he gives Coyotito water with ammonia and tells Kino that the baby will get well now. Kino tells the doctor that he will pay him once he has sold his pearl.
Why did Juana immediately forgive Kino?
Why does Juana immediately forgive Kino for his treatment of her? She knows she could not survive without him. What happened to Kino after he left Juana on the beach? He was ambushed, and he killed the attacker.
Why do you rub a pearl against your teeth?
I’ve seen many jewelers do this (especially if a customer is selling a pearl strand, and they want to verify if the pearls are fake or genuine). They rub the pearl across their front teeth (hopefully the pearls have been cleaned).