Kino calls his morning ordinary yet perfect. Describe his morning before the scorpion bite. Include a description of the setting of the novel, the main characters, and the events.
Before the scorpion bite, Kino's morning was an ordinary routine, yet perfect. He woke up early in the small, impoverished village of La Paz, in Baja California, Mexico. His brush hut was nestled among other similar structures, surrounded by brush and sand dunes.
Kino is described as a strong, muscular young man, with a rugged face and dark, intense eyes. His wife, Juana, is petite and beautiful, with long black hair and dark, serious eyes. Their infant son, Coyotito, is a small baby with bright, curious eyes.
Kino begins his day by heating some corn cakes and drinking coffee with Juana. They exchange pleasantries and discuss their plans for the day. Kino is a pearl diver, and his plan is to dive for pearls early in the morning. Juana is a dutiful wife who tends to their home and cares for their baby. She prepares a seaweed poultice to treat Coyotito's illness, a mysterious swelling on his shoulder.
As Kino makes his way to the shore, he notices a beautiful sunrise above the blue waters of the Gulf of California. He feels at peace with the world and grateful for his life. Upon reaching the shore, he meets with his diving partner, Juan Tomás, and they exchange pleasantries. After donning his diving suit, Kino submerges into the depths of the ocean, searching for pearls.
Overall, Kino's morning is peaceful and calm. He is content with his life in the small village and cherishes his family.