The Pearl

What is the first major external conflict of Chapter 1?

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The first major conflict revolves around Coyotito's illness. From this, we can infer that the conflict is man vs society, as Kino has no money to pay a doctor, and the doctor will not treat his son without it.

Note, you might also use man vs nature, as Kino has no power over the scorpion.

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