In the book, "The Pearl" Kino is faced with the temptation of a pearl that could make him rich however before he acquired the pearl he went out every day to collect pearls and provide for his family. I am looking for examples of when this was mentioned and how it displays selflessness.
Kino just asking the doctor for help with Coyotito's bite represents a selfless act. Kino knows the doctor despises his people. He still asks knowing the doctor will dismiss him as an animal and rebuke him. Still Kino, a proud man, lowers himself to call on the doctor. In Ch 2, 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 will do anything to support his family.
