Characters often change throughout a novel. HOW a character has changed and what events led to that change. Then, evaluate whether or not that change was a positive or negative change. WHY?

This is only a short answer space. I think all the characters are fairly static. The mother of Coyotito and the wife of Kino, Juana is, as her name suggests, the representation of woman for Steinbeck in the story. She dutifully supports her husband, despite his worsening treatment of her, but warns him against the dangers that the pearl can bring to the family. Juana remains steadfast throughout the story and devoted to maintaining her family. She even refuses to obey Kino when he suggests that they take separate paths to avoid the trackers.