Question
The author's purpose for including the parable about those who are punished for trying to leave their station is to...
a. show why the pearl buyers refuse to buy Kino's pearl
b. explain why Kino goes to the pearl buyers
c. foreshadow that the pearl is going to bring Kino conficts
a. show why the pearl buyers refuse to buy Kino's pearl
b. explain why Kino goes to the pearl buyers
c. foreshadow that the pearl is going to bring Kino conficts
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The author's purpose for including the parable about those who are punished for trying to leave their station is to...
**c. foreshadow that the pearl is going to bring Kino conflicts.**
This interpretation highlights the theme of social class and the consequences of attempting to change one's status, which aligns with the central conflict that arises for Kino as he pursues a better life through the pearl.
**c. foreshadow that the pearl is going to bring Kino conflicts.**
This interpretation highlights the theme of social class and the consequences of attempting to change one's status, which aligns with the central conflict that arises for Kino as he pursues a better life through the pearl.