The pearl 1-50

In the first half of The Pearl we see and introduction to different types of songs. Throughout this half three main songs occur:"the family song", "the song of evil", and "the pearl's song. Each of the songs  are provoked by very different feelings. For example, "the family song" is often sung by Juana which allows Kino to contemplate in the comfort of his family. 'The family song" is reliable and familiar. "The song of evil" is first associated with the scorpion, which causes Coyotito great physical pain. Later, when doctor refuses to see Coyotito, Kino is described as furious and hearing "his enemy beat" in his ears. I first recognized the "enemy beat" as something similar to the "the song of evil". Each one deriving from something causing mental or physical pain, overpowering the pride and safety of "the family song".

"The pearl's song" is first described as sweet and melodious but with a "secret inner song", as if the pearl isn't really what meets the eye. The underlining meaning of the pearl still remains undiscovered, but its an intriguing beginning to revealing of the "inner song" hiding beneath the pearl's beauty.