The Pearl

What are the disadvantages and the advantage of Kino selling the pearl (Chapter 2)?

what advantages and disadvantages did kino have in selling the pearl he found in chapter 2? thanks

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advantages:

the money could change Kino's life.

he might realize his dreams. Educate his child, buy a gun, buy nice clothes....

he might brake out of poverty.

he might have power for the first time in his life.

disadvantages

destroy his way of life

put him and his family in danger

estrange him from family and friends