Today starts as a normal day, until the song of evil plays in your head. You have no idea what's going on, until you look around and you see a scorpion, heading straight for your baby. You get up, and you try as fast as you can, desperately, to slap the scorpion away from your child, so he doesn't get stung. You're too slow, and your baby is stung. The reaction is horrible, and his life is flashing before your eyes. You feel very guilty and scared. You rushed to the doctor, and you had no clue that he lied when his servant said to you, "I'm sorry, but the doctor has just been called to a more important job." when really, he's inside getting pampered like a spoiled jerk. How would that feel? Welcome to Kino's world. In this book by John Steinbeck, something tragic/epic happens every day to them. In this period of time, many evil things happen, therefore, this story is a tragedy.
In the begging, this tragic thing happens. Their baby is stung by a scorpion and they're panicking. When they find out that that the doctor won't help them unless they can pay, they go into their ancient boat made by Kino's grandfather made. While they're searching for pearls, Kino find a very large clam. He pulls up the clam, and is amazed by his discovery. As he claws open the clam, eager with a knife, Juana hides her excitement. They had found the pearl of the world; and little did they know, they were in for a LOT of trouble! As Kino arrives to his house, it's crowded with people from all over their area, trying to see what all the commotion is about. As said in the book, luck brings bitter friends.
This story shows much symbolism, because there are many things that relate to the tragic plot line. The "World is in Conflict for the Main Character" is that Kino's world is being partially destroyed because Coyotito is stung. Then, the rise to power would be when Kino finds the pearl. The tragic flaw would be when people are being nice to him ONLY to try and get the pearl. The tragic fall would be when the pearl buyers are cheating Kino and he knows it. Last, but not least, certainly the saddest, the death or death symbolism would be when that stalker man shot of Coyotito's head, and he died. That, and Kino killed the man who killed Coyotito.
These are the convincing reasons why this story is more than likely to be a tragedy. This story is a great example of how people should be careful with the things they earn/receive, because bad things can happen. Be careful of what you do with your life, and never make mistakes over and over again. This story is clearly a tragedy, and anyone who reads it, is likely to agree.
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