Coyotito's Innocent Victimhood

Follows the baby Coyotito from peaceful infant to scorpion victim to the ultimate sacrifice of the pearl's greed.

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Sleeping Infant

The Hanging Box Coyotito's Peace Coyotito sleeps in his hanging box. He is the center of his parents' world. His laughter and gurgles are the music of the family. The Innocent He is pure potential, the reason for all of Kino's dreams. His vulnerability is the story's driving force.

Scorpion Sting

The Bite Coyotito's Pain The scorpion falls on Coyotito's shoulder and stings him. He screams with pain. The poison begins to swell. The Parents' Response Juana sucks the wound. Kino crushes the scorpion. The baby's life is in danger.

Recovery After Poultice

The Seaweed Cure Swelling Subsides Juana's poultice and sucking seem to work. The swelling goes down. Coyotito is quiet. The False Hope His recovery gives Kino hope. But the doctor's later poisoning will undo this.

Poisoned by the Doctor

The Capsule Coyotito's Illness The doctor gives Coyotito a capsule that makes him violently ill. He vomits and writhes. Juana rocks him. The Antidote The doctor returns and gives an antidote. Coyotito recovers, but he has been used as a pawn.

Feverish in Flight

The Journey Coyotito's Discomfort The baby is tired and petulant. He cries softly. Juana gives him water and her breast. He is a burden but also the reason for their flight. The Silent Child Juana keeps him quiet. He stares solemnly at his mother. He is aware of the danger.

The Fatal Cry

The Gunshot Coyotito's Death In the cave, Coyotito cries out. The watcher fires at the sound, killing him. The bullet hits his head. The Ultimate Sacrifice Coyotito is the innocent victim of the pearl's evil. His death is the final cost of Kino's ambition.

The Dead Bundle

The Return Coyotito's Body Juana carries Coyotito's body in her shawl, a small limp heavy bundle. The shawl is crusted with dried blood. The Symbol Coyotito's death is the ultimate tragedy. The innocent child is destroyed by the greed and violence of the adult world.

Dawn of the first day

Shortly after dawn

Later that morning

Evening of the first day

During the flight

Evening of the second day

Late afternoon of the third day