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East of Eden
John Steinbeck's story centers on two generations of the Hamilton and Trask families. "East of Eden" is essentially a modern-day 'Cain and Abel' tale corresponding the Biblical conflict to two generations of two sets of brothers, Charles and Adam Trask, and Adam's sons Aron and Caleb Trask. "The Trasks were his 'symbol people,'" Steinbeck insisted, "and their story was one about how one lives with human suffering" (Summary pg).
Cyrus, the Trask patriarch, favored Adam over his other son Charles, which led to lifelong conflict and an adulterous affair between Charles and Adam's bride, Cathy, who represents Eve in Steinbeck's 'Cain and Abel' tale. The Biblical correlation continues into the next generation of Trasks with Adam's treatment of his twin sons Aron and Caleb, favoring Aron over Cal and creating great...
Alice, Cyrus' second wife is a relatively quiet woman who seldom shows emotion, however, she has rock determination. Cathy, Adam's first wife, is a murderous prostitute, and although evil to the core of her soul, she is strong and determined to live her life with no guilt or second thoughts as to her actions.
Liza, Samuel Hamilton's wife, is a woman of high moral character devoted completely to her husband and family. Abra Bacon, whose father is a corrupt county supervisor, is a compassionate young woman who first falls in love with Aron but later becomes involved with Cal and through him…
Works Cited
Steinbeck, John. East of Eden. Penguin USA. 2003.
Summary of East Of Eden (1952)." The Center for Steinbeck Studies: San Jose
State University. http://www2.sjsu.edu/steinbeck/.(accessed 11-12-2003).
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