The Pearl
What is the significance of Juana and Kino walking side by side when they return to town?
from the book: "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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from the book: "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
Walking side by side illustrates the change in their relationship. Kino and Juana are now equals in their marriage, she stands with him rather than behind him.
The Pearl