The Pearl

In what ways does Steinbeck build tension in the first three chapters of the pearl

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Steinbeck builds tension by immediately following up what should be a completely joyous occasion with suspicion, ulterior motives, and danger. From the moment Kino's discovery of the pearl becomes common knowledge, darkness invades his world. Jealousy, covetousness, anger, and manipulation become present in his neighbors and village leaders.