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Analysis Of The Struggle Between Good And Evil In East Of Eden By John Steinbeck

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In the novel, East of Eden, the author John Steinbeck displays the struggle between good and evil as he characterizes two brothers, Adam and Charles. Steinbeck depicts Charles to be violent and manipulative while Adam is sensitive and kind. The two brothers can be alluded to the story of Cain and Abel from the bible. Like Charles, Cain is morbid and evil, while Abel represents goodness like Adam. Charles feels rejected and unloved by his father, Cyrus. He is extremely jealous of the relationship that Adam and Cyrus have. For instance, Charles spent six-bits on German knife for his father 's birthday and all he said was “Thanks” while Adam picked up a puppy from the woodlot and gave it to him(Steinbeck 29). Adams present was favored which
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