What are the pearl buyers trying to do to Kino?
By trying to make Kino believe that his pearl is”too big” or almost freakish, they are downplaying it’s worth.
What did the buyers tell Kino about his pearl?
The pearl buyers tell Kino his pearl is like fools gold. They call it a monstrosity and said the pearl’s value would deteriorate. They each offer him less money than Kino thinks the pearl is worth.
What did the pearl buyers call Kino’s pearl?
The buyer pokes at the pearl and calls it “clumsy” for being too large. Finally, he offers a thousand pesos. Kino counters that it’s worth fifty thousand.
Why does Kino refuse the pearl buyers offer?
He maintains that the pearl is too big — the pearl is a curiosity that no one will buy. Kino knows that he is being cheated; meanwhile, the pearl buyer sends for the other buyers to confirm his offer.
What is the pearl buyers trick?
When Kino enters the office of the first pearl buyer, he is playing tricks with a coin, symbolic of his greedy trickery and dishonesty. He inspects the pearl, deems it worthless, and offers a thousand pesos for it. Kino is not discouraged. Then the pearl buyer calls in three other buyers.
Who goes with Kino to sell the pearl?
The following people went with Kino to sell the pearl… Juana, Juan Thomas, Coyotito, All the neighbors and townspeople. 2.
Was Kino fooled by the buyer?
No, Kino accuses the buyer of cheating him. does Kino accept the offer of 1,00 pesos, for the pearl? What does Kino think the pearl is worth? Kino ” felt the creeping of fate, the circling of wolves, the hover of vultures.
What is the goal of the pearl buyers are they successful?
Are they successful in trying to buy Kino’s pearl? The goal is for them (the pearl buyers) to buy the pearl for as little money as possible. Their goal is to deceive Kino. They are unsuccessful, and the pearl remains with Kino.
How much was Kino’s pearl worth?
They offer Kino a thousand pesos for the pearl, which Kino believes is worth fifty thousand.
What would Kino do with his riches?
When Juan Tomás asks Kino what he will do with his wealth, Kino details his plans: a proper marriage in the church, new clothing for the family, a harpoon, and a rifle, among other things. Kino’s new boldness amazes Juana, especially when he expresses his desire for Coyotito to be sent to school and educated.
What does Kino decide to do with his pearl after refusing to sell it to the pearl buyers?
Kino does not fall into their trap and refuses to sell the pearl, much to the surprise of his neighbors. Instead, Kino decides to go to the capital to sell his treasure.
How does the pearl buyer devalue the pearl?
How does the pearl buyer devalue the pearl? He says that the pearl is like fool’s gold, too large and belongs in a museum with seashells. What further strategy does the buyer use to try to convince Kino that the pearl has little value? He tells Kino to check with the other pearl buyers if he does not believe him.
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