A democracy is only as strong as its people. Therefore, the success of America rides on the shoulders of an education. In The Pearl, one of Kino’s many dreams is to supply his son, Coyotito, with an education. In chapter three Kino states, “But Kino’s face was set, and his mind and his will were set. ‘This is our one chance,’ he said. ‘Our son must go to school. He must break out of the pot that holds us in.”

Read the article below and answer the following questions. Why is an education “the golden ticket” to both Kino and Malala Yousafzai? How does “The Pearl” support American beliefs? Use evidence from both texts to support your answer.

Malala The Powerful
The Pearl – Chapter Three