The Pearl

what are three examples of hope in chapters 1-3?

the pearl, chapters 1-3

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Canoe means hope

Kino and Juana walk slowly down the beach to Kino's canoe, the one thing of value that he owns. The canoe is old, bought by Kino's grandfather, and is the source of food for Kino. It is their most important possession, for "a man with a boat can guarantee a woman that she will eat something."

Kino finds pearl means hope for a better life

Finally, Kino opens the oyster to see a rich, perfectly curved pearl.

Baby Coyotito feels better

Juana lifts the poultice of seaweed from Coyotito to see that the swelling has begun to recede.