1. East of Eden by John Steinbeck
This apparent equivalence between Cathy and Satan shows just how severe her evil really is. ... Even though Charles wants to ignore the idea, he does finds similarities between the two of them. ... He was the only person she had ever met who played it her way" (118). ... Cal, the disfavored brother, acts on jealousy and rage and in turn, inadvertently kills his brother. However, the difference in their story is that Cal feels an immense remorse for what he has done, contrasting the indifference that Charles once possessed. ...
- Word Count: 2130
- Approx Pages: 9
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School