Why is juan tomas afraid of his brother

His brother his afraid of him because he defied traditional custom by saying that he is going and saying no that starvation is the only thing to fear. Kino's brother, Juan Tomas, is older and wiser.

When Kino finds the pearl, Juan Tomás feels only happiness, not jealousy for his brother. He worries that Kino is in over his head advises him not only to be careful not to be cheated by the pearl buyers but that he should be careful not to sin by trying to move above his station.

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