East of Eden Group 1 Brielle Brenda Heather

East of Eden Group 1: Brielle, Brenda, Heather

Vocabulary • Inarticulate (page 26)- adjective: lacking the ability to express oneself, especially • Theosophy (page 14)- noun: any various forms of philosophical or religious thought based on a mystical insight into the divine nature • Inimical (page 35)- adjective: adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable

Vocabulary (cont. ) • Indefatigable (page 38)- adjective: incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue • Conservatism (page 39)- noun: the disposition to preserve or restore what is established and traditional and to limit change

Themes & Symbols • Good vs. Evil Mountains- Dark Santa Lucia vs. Light Gabilan mts. Charles vs. Adam (Cain vs. Abel) Cathy Ames’ evil actions and deceitfulness Hamilton’s vs. Trasks • Family Dynamic The perspectives of the Hamilton’s and Trask’s

Themes & Symbols cont. • The puppy and knife Knife- the grains Cain gave to the Lord Puppy- the lamb Abel sacrificed for God • Charles’ scar God left a mark on Cain as punishment for his sin

Allegorical Connections • • Cain and Abel = Charles and Adam Cain killed Abel Motive: jealousy “And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden. ”

Allegorical Connections • • Adam and Eve Cyrus’ death = Original sin Cyrus became fortunate in a dishonest way The wealth (original sin) is passed on to Adam and Charles

Archetypes • • • Samuel Hamilton- Hero Liza Hamilton- Shrew Cathy Ames- Temptress Adam Trask- Loner/Outcast Charles Trask- Villain

Archetypal Images & Situations • Water = source of life, purification • Fire = Destructive • Renewal of Life – Adam is no longer fearful of Charles. “It was a good feeling he had, almost as though he himself had been dead and resurrected (Steinbeck 63).

Conflicts • Charles and Adam • Cyrus and his sons -Before and after his death • Adam and society

Works Cited • "Cain and Abel Bible Story. " Hymns. me. uk. Web. 29 Apr. 2013. • Dallgas-Frey, Paul. "Bible Stories for Kids - Cain & Able. " Bible Stories for Kids - Cain & Able. Paul Dallgas-Frey, 2004. Web. 30 Apr. 2013. • Griben. " John Steinbeck's East of Eden - Religious References East Eden Essays. " Free Essays, Term Papers, Research Paper, and Book Report. Web. 29 Apr. 2013. • Steinbeck, John. East of Eden. New York: Penguin 1992. 1952. Print. • Wyse, Lowell D. , 2006. Web. 29 Apr. 2013.