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    James Dean was an actor, but not just any actor one who inspired younger audiences and fashion. Such as East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. He was killed in a tragic car accident at age 24. James Dean last movie was Giant , One of James famous clothing he has worn that represented the 50s was a red blouson jacket, Lee jeans, white T-shirt and that perfect quiff. He was the teen style of the generation. In Deans short life he showed natural ability of acting and his sway fashion. Even some of the pictures taken of james dean are iconic to fashion brands and designers today in reinventing or recreating a new form of style.He was Mainly raised by his aunt and uncle. Born in a small city in Indiana, Dean soon moved with his parents…

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    James Dean’s life and death have been constantly described to have gone too fast. He quickly rose to fame after a notable performance in “East of Eden”. After a year, he made it to the news again. This time, it was on his horrible death. Let’s look back into what transpired in the two dozen years of this cultural icon known as the “Rebel Without a Cause.” James, named as James Byron Dean, was born on February 18, 1931, in Marion, Indiana. At that time, the Depression era hit the state hard. His…

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    James Dean Research Paper

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    Who was James Dean exactly? What does he do? Was he famous? The answers you are looking for are in this essay you are reading. James dean is known for many things, but he’s mostly known for is his acting. What was his childhood about? James Byron Dean is his full name. His childhood is about him and his family. He was the only child of Winton and Mildred Dean. Winton was a dental technician. He moved his family to Santa Monica, California, James was only six years old at that time. During his…

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    James Byron Dean was a famous man, and I am telling you how his life lead up to him being famous. He might not of had the best family to grow up in, but it is interesting to learn about him. You have no clue how awesome it is to learn about someone who past away before you were born. I hope you enjoy this essay. I hope you enjoy it as much a I did. James Dean was born on February 8, 1931, in Marion, Indiana, to Winton Dean and Mildred Wilson. James’s Dad was a farmer, but quit to become a…

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    Growing up can be a difficult task to accomplish. However, growing up with a sibling is even more challenging. This ideology is seen throughout John Steinbeck’s novel, East of Eden ,which has many different scenarios in which two siblings are pinned against each other to repeatedly compete for the love and affection of their parents, and to make a claim about who they are. John Steinbeck’s East of Eden constantly demonstrates the effects that sibling rivalry has on the characters in the story…

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    In East of Eden, John Steinbeck introduces Adam as young, naive boy whose graciousness leads him to be ill-treated by both his father, brother, and future wife. Adam’s refinement and ability to have empathy for others cause him to be physically weaker compared to his brother and to have a mindset that opposes brutality. Adam is unable to see how corrupt his father truly is, unlike his brother Charles, whose naturally dark and violent temperament allows him to see Cyrus’ true form. Similarly,…

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    While most fall short on their journey to greatness, some are able to rise above and achieve that coveted honor. However, to achieve this, some must sacrifice everything, including their morals. In East of Eden by John Steinbeck, and Macbeth by William Shakespeare, the main characters demonstrate the consequences of the temptations of greed and undeserved power. In East of Eden, Cathy, a beautiful and devious woman, spends her entire life manipulating others and moving her way up in the world.…

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    Countless people have different viewpoints on what the word “evil” means; Dictionary.com interprets evil as “morally wrong or bad; immoral; wicked”. In the book East of Eden by John Steinbeck, Cathy Ames (Kate Trask/Albey) and Caleb (Cal) Trask are both regarded as characters of “evil” nature. The narrator explicitly states that the reason Cathy is evil is due to the fact that people that are evil are just not “born whole”. This means that she was born with the only ability to be bad and she…

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    In John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, multiple individuals harbor a natural-born evil within themselves. Steinbeck reveals this idea through an allusion to the Bible’s telling of the story of Cain, an envious brother branded with a mark of evil after killing his brother, Abel. Characters throughout the novel, such as Charles, Cathy, and Cal, depict Cain in various ways, usually possessing a similar name and nature to his. Steinbeck’s portrayal of Cain and his mark contribute to the connection…

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    East of Eden, often quoted, discussed, and written about, serves as a cultural icon, and a landmark for American literature. The world Steinbeck builds is most often the center of discussion, with it’s realistic, depthful, characters that tell stories applicable to people from all walks of life from any generation. Often, however, Steinbeck’s underlying narrative seems to go unnoticed. What, at first glance, seems to be a novel full of characters that represent expectations of people in those…

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