East of Eden’s Troubled Souls: A Modern Re-Examination of Steinbeck’s Characters
Introduction John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” is a titan of American literature, a sprawling family saga that grapples with fundamental questions of good versus evil, free will, and the inescapable burdens of the past. The novel’s power lies, in part, in its memorable characters – figures like the enigmatic Cathy Ames, the idealistic Adam Trask, … Read more
