1. East of Eden Group 1: Brielle, Brenda, Heather

2. Vocabulary Inarticulate (page 26)- adjective: lacking the ability to express oneself, especially Theosophy (page 14)- noun: any various forms of philosophical or religious thought based on a mystical insight into the divine nature Inimical (page 35)- adjective: adverse in tendency or effect; unfavorable

3. Vocabulary (cont.) Indefatigable (page 38)- adjective: incapable of being tired out; not yielding to fatigue Conservatism (page 39)- noun: the disposition to preserve or restore what is established and traditional and to limit change

4. Themes & Symbols Good vs. Evil Mountains- Dark Santa Lucia vs. Light Gabilan mts. Charles vs. Adam (Cain vs. Abel) Cathy Ames’ evil actions and deceitfulness Hamilton’s vs. Trasks Family Dynamic The perspectives of the Hamilton’s and Trask’s

5. Themes & Symbols cont. The puppy and knife Knife- the grains Cain gave to the Lord Puppy- the lamb Abel sacrificed for God Charles’ scar God left a mark on Cain as punishment for his sin

6. Allegorical Connections Cain and Abel = Charles and Adam Cain killed Abel Motive: jealousy “And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.”

7. Allegorical Connections Adam and Eve Cyrus’ death = Original sin Cyrus became fortunate in a dishonest way The wealth (original sin) is passed on to Adam and Charles

8. Archetypes Samuel Hamilton- Hero Liza Hamilton- Shrew Cathy Ames- Temptress Adam Trask- Loner/Outcast Charles Trask- Villain

9. Archetypal Images & Situations Water = source of life, purification Fire = Destructive Renewal of Life – Adam is no longer fearful of Charles. “It was a good feeling he had, almost as though he himself had been dead and resurrected (Steinbeck 63).

10. Conflicts Charles and Adam Cyrus and his sons -Before and after his death Adam and society

11. Works Cited "Cain and Abel Bible Story." Hymns.me.uk. Web. 29 Apr. 2013. Dallgas-Frey, Paul. "Bible Stories for Kids - Cain & Able." Bible Stories for Kids - Cain & Able. Paul Dallgas-Frey, 2004. Web. 30 Apr. 2013. Griben. " John Steinbeck's East of Eden - Religious References East Eden Essays." Free Essays, Term Papers, Research Paper, and Book Report. Web. 29 Apr. 2013. Steinbeck, John. East of Eden. New York: Penguin 1992. 1952. Print. Wyse, Lowell D., 2006. Web. 29 Apr. 2013.