Kino vs. SocietyKino's broader conflict with the oppressive social and economic system that keeps his people in poverty.1The Historical OppressionThroughout the story2The Doctor's GateMorning of the first day3The Pearl Buyers' CollusionMidday of the selling day4The Priest's SermonEarlier, as recalled5The Violence of the SystemThe second night6The Final DefeatAfter the tragedy