Coyotito's name adds meaning to the story due to its translated meaning. In The Pearl on page 86 John Steinbeck states "Coyote maybe, he said and Kino heard the harsh click as he cocked the rifle. If it’s a coyote, this will stop it, the watcher said as he raised the gun. Kino was in mid-leap when the gun crashed and the barrel flash made a picture on his eyes." Coyotito's named translated means baby coyote. Coyotito was shot by the watcher due to his crying that had awoken one of the trackers and caught the attention of the watcher. The watcher had believed that it was a baby coyote that was whimpering and he shot at the sound. Coyotito's name adds an ironic touch to the story.
