The author's purpose for including the parable about those who are punished for trying to leave their station is to foreshadow that the pearl is going to bring Kino conflicts. This parable illustrates the consequences and societal repercussions of attempting to rise above one's predetermined social position, which aligns with the struggles Kino faces as he seeks to change his destiny through the pearl.
The author's purpose for including the parable about those who are punished for trying to leave their station is to...
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foreshadow that the pearl is going to bring Kino conflicts.
explain why Kino goes to the pearl buyers.
show why the pearl buyers refuse to buy Kino's pearl.
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