The Pearl Theme

     The theme of the story "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck is that you don't always get what you want. This is shown threw the character Kino. He is constantly trying to get what is best for him and his family, but he always seems to fall short. Even though he is helped by his wife, his brother and luck. That is because you don't always get what you want. Like when Kino tries to sell his pearl for a lot of money. ""I am cheated," Kino cried fiercely. "My pearl is not for sale here."