The Pearl

The first pearl buyer practiced legerdemain, or "sleight of hand," as he waited for Kino to come to his office. How did this colorful detail prepare the reader for what was going to happen?

the pearl ch. 4

Asked by
Last updated by jill d #170087
Answers 1
Add Yours

The buyers actions foreshadow his deceitful nature and paints the buyer as a trickster... the reader immediately understands that every attempt will be made to cheat Kino.

Source(s)

The Pearl

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions