Kino
is first introduced as a family man as he works to protect his son and wife, so
immediately I fall in love with his family. They are very lovable because they
seem so close, so when the scorpion bites Coyotito I couldn’t help but feel
sympathetic towards them. Although the entire family is lovable I feel a
connection with Juanna. I feel that even though she loves Kino the two are in
two completely different places. Kino wants more for his family, but Juanna is
content with what they have. While she is working to save her son by trying to
suck the poison out of him and search for a doctor, Kino is getting mad at the
world because he cannot have the best. Ultimately I believe their early
differences are going to lead to bigger problems for the family. While I
understand that Juanna would be stepping out of her place by speaking up for
what she wants I can’t help but root for her to do so not only for herself but
also for her son.
The songs Kino hear are something I enjoyed in the story. The songs were great motifs to include. They showed what emotions Kino was going through at a certain time. They also seemed important to Kino. The Song of Family was what Kino first heard at the opening as he is looking over his family. This song shows the loving side of Kino and it shows that Kino is at peace. However, The Song of Evil comes along at the site of the scorpion. The Song of Evil triumphs over The Song of Family. Since this happened so early in the book I couldn’t help but question whether this was purposefully done to foreshadow later events.
While I was reading I was a little surprised at how smart Kino seemed. He moved the pearl when the doctor tried to figure out the location and he didn’t allow the doctor to hold the pearl in his home. I understand why he didn’t since he was very suspicious of the doctor. However, I don’t understand why he let the doctor into his brush house to begin with. He seemed very mad at the doctor after leaving the first time, so I figured that he would hold a grudge against the doctor. Also, I wonder why he was not suspicious of the doctor’s motive. He felt rage against the doctor when he saw him, so why would he let him operate on his child? Kino said that he didn’t want his ignorance to get in the way of his child’s health, but still he said that Coyotito was better. I feel this part in the story in general was a little unusual. I feel the author may have included it to show how everyone wants the pearl and the evil and greed it brings out. This was the first sign of what is to come because of the pearl that Kino received, which I guess makes it an important moment.
The songs Kino hear are something I enjoyed in the story. The songs were great motifs to include. They showed what emotions Kino was going through at a certain time. They also seemed important to Kino. The Song of Family was what Kino first heard at the opening as he is looking over his family. This song shows the loving side of Kino and it shows that Kino is at peace. However, The Song of Evil comes along at the site of the scorpion. The Song of Evil triumphs over The Song of Family. Since this happened so early in the book I couldn’t help but question whether this was purposefully done to foreshadow later events.
While I was reading I was a little surprised at how smart Kino seemed. He moved the pearl when the doctor tried to figure out the location and he didn’t allow the doctor to hold the pearl in his home. I understand why he didn’t since he was very suspicious of the doctor. However, I don’t understand why he let the doctor into his brush house to begin with. He seemed very mad at the doctor after leaving the first time, so I figured that he would hold a grudge against the doctor. Also, I wonder why he was not suspicious of the doctor’s motive. He felt rage against the doctor when he saw him, so why would he let him operate on his child? Kino said that he didn’t want his ignorance to get in the way of his child’s health, but still he said that Coyotito was better. I feel this part in the story in general was a little unusual. I feel the author may have included it to show how everyone wants the pearl and the evil and greed it brings out. This was the first sign of what is to come because of the pearl that Kino received, which I guess makes it an important moment.
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