Question

1. use the definitions provided to write \envy,\ \greed,\ or \jealousy\ on the lines next to each quote from the pearl.

a. __________ the beggars: \the news made them giggle ... for they knew that there is no almsgiver in the world like a poor man who is suddenly lucky.\
b. __________ the doctor: \he knew the pearl would be buried in the house, and he thought kino might look toward the place where it was buried ... he saw kino’s eyes flick involuntarily to the floor near the side post of the brush house.\
c. __________ the priest: \he had a thoughtful look in his eyes and a memory of certain repairs necessary to the church. he wondered what the pearl would be worth.\
d. __________ those who bought the pearls: \the news came to these men and .... each thought how with some capital he could get a new start.\

envy means to be discontent with what you have because of what someone else has.
greed is the desire for another’s possessions or achievements.
one meaning of jealousy is the showing of envy toward someone through actions.

1. what do you do to control envy when it pops up in your mind? after all, dwelling on envy can lead to greed, which can lead to a jealous action. write a paragraph about how you’ve learned to be happy or want to be happy for another’s good fortune.

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Explanation:

Question 1

Part A

The beggars are discontent with their own situation because a poor man is suddenly lucky (what someone else has), so this matches the definition of envy.

The doctor shows envy through his actions (watching Kino's eyes flick) toward Kino's pearl, which fits the definition of jealousy (showing envy through actions).

The priest desires the pearl (another's possession) and wonders about its worth, which is the desire for another's possessions, matching greed.

Answer:

A. Envy

Part B