The Pearl
What might lead kino and his brother to believe this? What might lead them to be suspicious of the priests sermon?
chapter 4 of The Pearl by John Steinbeck
chapter 4 of The Pearl by John Steinbeck
Priests and the church are slaves to greed and money. They understand that keeping simple men poor is in their best interest. Kino and his brother have seen the priests appease rich men for money. The priest, who never bothered with Kino before, approaches Kino to consider giving to the church.