Analyzation of three major occurrences in John Steinbeck's novel "The Pearl"

Because Kino finds the pearl in the aptly titled book The Pearl by John Steinbeck, three major occurrences result. Kino’s entire life, which has been affected by the hardships of poverty, is suddenly, seemingly transformed when he discovers a monstrous pearl within the folds of a clam at the bottom of the ocean. Kino’s finding leaves the townspeople deeply desiring his new treasure, leaves the doctor of the city wishing he had agreed to help Coyotito and his scorpion bite, and leaves Kino himself imagining the vast possibilities of a brand new life sprung from the pearl itself.
Firstly, Kino himself dreams of a new life. He wants to give proper schooling to Coyotito, wear fine clothing, properly marry the mother of his child, and live a rich and prosperous life. Kino also dreams of owning a rifle, a definite luxury in his small town. Kino seems to become a bit obsessed over the pearl, as described in paragraph three. These dreams lead Kino to become extremely determined to s...