In Chapter 1 of "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck, we are introduced to Kino, a poor pearl diver living in a coastal village in Mexico. The chapter sets the stage by depicting Kino's simple life with his wife, Juana, and their infant son, Coyotito. When Coyotito is stung by a scorpion, Kino seeks help from a Doctor Who refuses to treat them due to their poverty. This initial conflict highlights the themes of social inequality and the struggle for dignity in a world that marginalizes the poor.
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