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What event puts peace behind Kino and Juana forever?
What incident in this chapter put peace behind Kino and Juana forever? Kino killed a man who was trying to steal the pearl. What additional events made it impossible for Kino and Juana to remain in the village? Kino’s canoe was damaged and his house was searched and then set on fire.
What happened in chapter 5 of the pearl?
As Kino hovers over Juana, the waves break upon her crumpled body. He hisses menacingly above her, then turns in disgust and leaves her without a word. As Kino makes his way up the beach, a group of men assaults him. In the next instant, Juana realizes that Kino has killed the man slumped by his side.
What happens to Kino and Juana?
When Juana takes a rest with Coyotito, Kino proposes that she hide while he moves on ahead. Until the trackers have been diverted, she can take refuge in a nearby town. But, despite Kino’s insistence, Juana refuses to split up, so the family moves on together.
What happens when Kino and Juana return to their hut?
That night, Juana takes the pearl and tries to throw it into the sea, but Kino stops her and beats her. On his way back to their hut, Kino is attacked and he kills the man in self-defense. Juana goes to gather their things and escape and finds the floor of their hut completely dug up.
How did Kino stop Juana in Chapter 5?
He watches her silently leave their hut and follows her out to the beach in a rage. Kino manages to stop her just as she is about to throw the pearl into the water. He wrestles it back, strikes her in the face, and kicks her once she’s fallen to the ground. Juana picks herself up off the ground and retrieves the pearl.
Why did Kino beat his wife?
As Kino’s ambition to improve his family’s lot strengthens, his ability to see to his family’s well-being weakens. He exposes his son to questionable medical treatment and abuses his wife, all to achieve the material success he wants for them.
What happens in Kino’s House in the Pearl?
Kino has killed one person who has attacked him in order to steal the pearl. Juana attempts to throw the pearl away, fearing that it has brought evil into their home.
How does Kino catch Juana in the Pearl?
When she hears him in pursuit, Juana breaks into a run, but Kino apprehends her just as she is preparing to hurl the pearl into the water. Grabbing the pearl from her, he punches her in the face and kicks her in the side when she falls down.
Where did Kino and Juana hide during the fire?
As he runs toward the fire, Juana meets him with Coyotito in her arms. She confirms that their house has been burned down completely. As the neighbors rush to control the fire and to save their own houses, Kino, Juana, and Coyotito duck between the shadows and into Juan Tomás’s house.
Where do Kino, Juana and Coyotito hide?
Fortunately, Kino, Juana, and their baby are able to hide in Juan Tomás’s hut before escaping the village. Kino’s house is described as made of brush. He, Juana, and Coyotito live a simple life with few material possessions.