The Songs in The Pearl are all part of the Song of Life. They are a reflection of the native beliefs that the people of Mexico once had before the coming of the Europeans. They are for all aspects of life: The Family, Evil, the Enemy, What Might Be, the Undersea. All these are parts of Kino’s life. Thus Kino refers to the song as “the Whole,” meaning all of life. He and Juana sing these songs when an occasion arises that needs an expression of emotion. In the good times and the bad times, either Kino or Juana breaks into song. When Coyotito is stung by the scorpion, Juana sings the song of the family, to protect her child against evil. Kino sings when the priest comes and wants to be part of the pearl and its wealth. After Kino throws the pearl into the sea, it is stated that the music of the pearl softens into a whisper and then disappears.
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