In the book “East of Eden”, author John Steinbeck includes many biblical allusions, one of which being the story of Cain and Abel, portrayed by Charles and Adam in the first generation, and Cal and Aron as Adam’s children in the second generation. The allusions of original sin and overcoming it by choice not only relate to how biblical characters can be represented in real life but also depict the nature of humanity on the basis of psychoanalysis: are humans naturally good, bad, or it is a matter of choice?
In the first generation, Cain is represented by Charles, Adam’s half-brother, who was always jealous that Cyrus loved Adam more than him. The climax happened when Cyrus, the father of both, favoured Adam’s pup, which was picked up in a
In the first generation, Cain is represented by Charles, Adam’s half-brother, who was always jealous that Cyrus loved Adam more than him. The climax happened when Cyrus, the father of both, favoured Adam’s pup, which was picked up in a