Is the natural world a friend of kino or an enemy in the pearl novel?

In "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck, the natural world is portrayed as both a friend and an enemy to Kino. It is a friend in its beauty and the sustenance it provides, symbolized by the pearl itself. However, it becomes an enemy through the dangers it presents and the greed it awakens in others, leading to tragedy for Kino and his family.