In Chapter 2 of 'The Pearl', Steinbeck tells us that because the mixture of air and water over the gulf creates mirages, the locals do not trust what they see with their eyes. What can readers infer broadly from this?

the author motivation is to show the power of animal-human relationships.

the correct answer is dilapidated.

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her eyes water as she let her go

her mothers hand goes limp

face white and pale

lips blue and stale

she is gone

sadness fills her body

she collapses to her knees

as her mothers disease leaves the girl alone