His internal conflicts feel guilty and angry. At the end of the story Kino has a lot of pent up anger. The narrator shows Kino's feelings by saying that "He was immune and terrible, and his song had become a rallying cry." (Steinbeck, 89). The author shows Kino's anger by saying that his once peaceful and humble song has turned into an evil battle cry. Kino is most likely angry at the world for giving him hope and then completely destroying it. At the end of the story Kino feels guilty, which is demonstrated by stating that "Kino's hand shook a little, and he slowly turned to Juana and handed her the pearl." (Steinbeck, 89). Kino feels guilty because he killed Juana's first child, which was very emotional for her. This is why Kino gives Juana the choice to throw the pearl or not because it might make her feel better. Kino must overcome his internal conflicts, even if it takes him a long time. Kino carries fear with him and is now going through a very painful time. Kino's values are his family and his boat as he lives peacefully and happily. The pearl changed Kino's behavior and created an animal out of him as his values change towards his son's education and money. Kino has many internal conflicts as he deals with the death of his son and the anger he feels towards the world. Kino has changed for the worse and it is a fact that he may never recover from his situation
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