Introduction 2 mks
Avarice can turn good human beings into negative minded people who will go to any extremes to justify their actions. A society full of such people becomes sick and even gets destroyed.
Kino’s greed for wealth after his discovery of the pearl brings out the worst part of him
When he discovers the pearl, he retreats into a man driven by the desire to guard his treasure even at the expense of life
He even kills to protect his pearl
Coyotito’s life is lost as Kino pursues a better life
The doctor is also driven by greed and this brings out the nasty inner man he is.
He is painted as one of the inheritors of colonial evils-greed topping the list
He IS REPULSIVE OF Kino and his like but when he hears about his discovery of the pearl, he makes a quick turn just to benefit
The priest makes a quick visit to Kino when he hears about his discovery of the pearl(pg47)
He speaks to him softly and flatters him
His main interest is the pearl and he bluntly tells him he hopes he will 'remember to give thanks'(pg48)
The pearl buyers all salivate at making a kill when news of Kino’s newly found treasure reaches them (pg63)
They all strategize to exploit Kino even by dismissing the work of the pearl.(pgs. 70-72)
Conclusion (2mks)
It is more fulfilling to be content and seek wealth using justifiable means. A society driven by greed suffers a lot since there will be no harmony.
Mark four well illustrated points :3:3:3:3=12. Language ability- up to 4mks
marto answered the question on April 16, 2019 at 05:34
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