The Pearl

How might the ant situation on pg 3 have symbolic meaning

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The ants reprsents Kino's relationship with nature as he stands like a God above the ants. Kino could let them live or he could crush them. This is juxtaposed with the Gods towering over Kino: they are in charge of his destiny.