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Who Was Responsible For The Tragedy Of Kino's Family

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Who do you think is responsible for the tragedy of Kino’s family? The novel is filled with consequences and selfishness of other people. It all started when the pearl was found, there were devastating consequences for the family. Some consider that Kino is most responsible for what occurred, while others might blame something supernatural and claim that the Pearl was to blame. It may seem clear to know that it was Kino who caused it, but it was the pearl because the pearl wasn’t meant to be in that part of the ocean, and the pearl is a way for evil to rise and take control for people to have jealousy and do sins. The pearl is responsible for the tragedy that Kino and his family faced because, since the pearl is not a person is considered

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