John Steinbeck manages to weave the theme of women's role in society through the character of Juana. As much as the world is filled with evil, she serves as a reminder that not all hope is lost. She stands out as the voice of reason in a society full of greed and materialism. To sum up, Steinbeck depicts Juana as a responsible wife who plays an outstanding role of keeping the family together and giving Kino the strength he needed both during the calm, happy times and also during the tumultuous days after Kino found the pearl. She is also resolute to keep the family together when Kino suggests that they split while trying to shake off the trackers who were hot in their pursuit. "You have killed a man, we must go away”. Juana then convinces Kino to leave the village after he killed a man.
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