Chapters 19 Jen Andre Katelyn Cannarozzi Kevin Conklyn Complete the Contrasts in Brothers worksheet Can you think of any similarities between Adam and Charles Do Now Niggardly page 40 grudgingly mean about spending or granting stingy ID: 350884
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East of Eden: Chapters 1-9
Jen Andre
Katelyn Cannarozzi
Kevin Conklyn Slide2
Complete the "Contrasts in Brothers" worksheet. Can you think of any
similarities
between Adam and Charles?
Do Now:Slide3
Niggardly
(page 40) - grudgingly mean about spending or granting; stingy
This word is not often used today due to its similarity to the slur, “nigger”. However, the two words are not actually etymologically related.
Theosophy
(page 15) - religious philosophy; teaching about God and the world based on mystical insightCould be an interesting topic for the Philosophy of Life paper to discuss how religious beliefs influence personal philosophy.Inimical (page 35) - adverse in tendency or effect; unfriendly; hostile.Thousands of actions that occur around the world today are considered inimical, such as terrorist bombings.
Vocabulary Slide4
Pernicious
(page 38) - causing insidious harm or ruin; deadly; fatal
Many terrorist groups commit pernicious acts of violence such as the bombing in Boston.
Ubiquitous
- (page 17) - present, appearing, or found everywhereIt's describing a presence of being everywhere at the same time; like an influence.Vocabulary Slide5
Allegorical ConnectionsSlide6
Sons of Adam and Eve
Cain = farmer, Abel = shepherd
Both present gifts to God, who greatly favors Abel's gift
Cain murders Abel out of jealousy
God's punishment for Cain:Cursed to live as a "fugitive and vagabond"Sent to live in the land of Nod, which is east of EdenGiven a "mark" that would prevent others from killing him
forced to live out his life with guilt and
unfruitful work
Story of Cain and Abel
Bible.com
, Genesis 4.1-16Slide7
http://www.60secondrecap.com/library/east-of-eden/3/
Cain and Abel VideoSlide8
Similarities
Brothers - Sibling rivalry
Give gifts to "father"
What were the two gifts given to Cyrus?
"Father" favors Abel/AdamCain/Charles are jealous and attack their brotherCharles later gets a "mark of Cain" on his foreheadDifferencesCharles does not kill Adam as Cain killed Abel
God sent Cain to wander the Earth, but in the novel it is Adam who wanders
Where have we seen this kind of father-son favoritism before?
Cain & Abel = Charles & AdamSlide9
Names that start with C
Characters similar to Cain - Cathy, Charles, Cyrus
Evil, dishonest, mean, sinful
Names that start with A
Characters similar to Abel - Adam, AliceGood, kind, gentleAdam - Hebrew for "Man"The first human; tempted by Eve in the Garden of EdenWill we see Adam take on a more biblical "Adam" role?
Samuel - Hebrew for "God has heard"
Leader of Israel, well known prophet
Samuel Hamilton - kind, selfless, intelligent leader of Hamilton family
Will we see Samuel take on a "prophetic" role?
Slide10
Adam and Eve were kicked out of Eden for disobeying God and creating Original Sin
God sent Cain to wander "east of Eden" in the land of Nod
Land of Nod = Salinas Valley
Land outside of Eden is full of good, evil, sin, and temptation
Characters must live their lives with these forces around them and must make the right choices"East of Eden"
(Genesis 3.1-19)
(Genesis 4.1-16)Slide11
Cathy as Eve
Introduces evil into the world
Sinfulness
Important difference between Cathy & Eve
Eve was tricked into committing sin by the snake in the Garden of EdenCathy freely chooses to be evil and commit sinsCathy as the DevilNo conscience; tempts others to sin
Lacks an essential human quality
Cathy as Lilith of Jewish Myth
F
irst wife of Adam who refused to be subservient
Cathy does not place herself below anyone
Cathy
(Pelaia).Slide12
"Moral Monster"
"I believe there are monsters born in the world to human parents...The face and body may be perfect, but if a twisted gene or a malformed egg can produce physical monsters, may not the same process produce a malformed soul" (Steinbeck 72).
EVIL
Kills parents
Lies all the timeManipulates Mr. EdwardsCathySlide13
Themes & SymbolsSlide14
HUGE theme in the novel!
Right vs. Wrong, Light vs. Dark, Truth vs. Dishonesty
Steinbeck wanted to teach his sons about their family and about right and wrong
Can be personal or interpersonal struggle
ExamplesCharles vs. AdamCyrus vs. AliceDishonest Cyrus - stolen fortuneEvil, manipulative Cathy
Good, kindhearted Samuel
What are some other examples?
Theme: Good vs. Evil
(Shillinglaw)Slide15
Symbolizes land "East of Eden" - Land of Nod
Full of evil, sin, and temptation
Humans must make the right choices to overcome evil and original sin
Physical symbol of Good vs. Evil
Gabilan Mountains - bright, sunny, happySanta Lucia Mountains - dark, and broodingLight vs. Dark, Good vs. EvilVideohttp://www.60secondrecap.com/library/east-of-eden/10/
Symbol: The Salinas Valley
("East of Eden: Metaphor Analysis") Slide16Slide17
Inheritance = Symbol of Original Sin
Suspicious Trask fortune, apparently earned by Cyrus in a dishonest manner
Original sin - Inherent sin passed down to all humans due to Adam and Eve's wrongful actions in the Garden of Eden
The dishonest fortune that Cyrus made is literally passed down to his sons like an "original sin"
Humans must bear the burden of original sin, and the Trasks must bear the burden of this fortune
Theme: Inheritance and Fortune
("East of Eden - Steinbeck")Slide18
Different types of families
Hamiltons
Loving, honest, selfless, though never truly wealthy
Trasks
Full of conflict, tension, rejection, abandonment, and yet they become wealthyCharacteristics of these families will likely affect future events in the novelWhy does Steinbeck place himself as the narrator?Video: http://www.60secondrecap.com/library/east-of-eden/5/
Theme: FamilySlide19
Charles lives by himself on the farm
Lives in the shed
Not visited by anyone
Rarely goes into town
Adam fears loneliness and craves human connectionUsed to the feeling of being surrounded in foxhole during warGoes to bar to feel comforted by human presence"One evening he felt a crippling loneliness for the close men in barracks and tent. His impulse was to rush into a crowd for warmth, any crowd. The first crowded place he could find was a little bar" (Steinbeck 48).
Cyrus is always on the move, has no "home"
Theme: Loneliness/IsolationSlide20
Charles was rejected by Adam when Adam was supposed to visit him
Cyrus rejected Charles by favoring Adam over him (as seen with the gift-giving)
Alice rejects Adam as the 'gift-giver' by assuming it was Charles
Theme: Rejection
("East of Eden: Metaphor Analysis")Slide21
Charles gets injured while trying to move rocks with a crowbar
"I don't know why it bothers me. I got plenty other scars. It just seems like I was marked. And when I go into town, like to the inn, why, people are always looking at it" (Steinbeck 47).
Scar = mark of Cain
Punishment for his treatment of Adam just as God punished Cain
Charles is ashamed, rarely goes into townThe scar serves to separate Charles from society just as God sent Cain to wander the landSymbol: Charles's Scar
(Barnett)Slide22
ArchetypesSlide23
Adam
Generally good character that the reader can sympathize with
Very likeable
Goes on a quest in the Cavalry (even though he does not want to)
Continues quest as a wandererLater sticks up for Cyrus (says he believes the fortune was earned honestly) despite admitting that he never loved himThe HeroSlide24
Charles
Left on the farm alone, without his family
Not truly loved by his father
Voluntarily leaves society
Feels like he does not fit inGets weird looks due to his scarSpends most of his time on the farmAdamHas nowhere to go after the Army for a brief period
Becomes a vagabond, drifting from place to place
Does not want to return home
Does not really belong anywhere
The Loner / OutcastSlide25
Cathy
Truly evil to the core
Easy to hate
Evil for the sake of being evil
Temptation - like the DevilAppealing and tempting on the outside, but her soul is truly maliciousShe is cunning, clever, and meticulous in her actionsDo you think she has any redeeming qualities?
The Villain / TemptressSlide26
Charles - is he truly a "villain"?
He does do bad things, but it is quite easy to sympathize with him
Relatable - easy to understand sibling rivalry and jealousy due to parental favoritism
Very violent - Cyrus does not want Charles to join Army b/c it will bring out his worst nature
He has many recurring internal conflictsStill bitter about the gift issueWonders if he truly loves his dadWhat are some redeeming qualities that keep Charles from being truly "evil"?
Caught in the Middle?Slide27
"He protected Adam from his father's harshness with lies and even with blame-taking. Charles felt for his brother the affection one has for helpless things, for blind puppies and new babies" (Steinbeck 20).
Continued to send letters to Adam
Truly missed having Adam around
Redeeming Qualities...Slide28
Most women in the novel fit this archetype
Liza Hamilton, Mrs. Trask, Alice Trask
All are obedient, dutiful, and quiet
Talented wives and mothers
Cathy Ames breaks this moldOnly woman who is not obedient to a manShe makes her own decisions and chooses her own actionsThis shows similarity to Lilith - unwilling to be subservient to man
Weak/Obedient WomenSlide29
"The Quest" is a journey usually taken by the "Hero" to somehow find himself
Adam's Quest
Joins the Cavalry, but never really fits in due to his peaceful nature
Leaves and becomes a drifter
Needs to find himself and where he belongsEventually makes the decision to head back homeHis quest will continue!Charles and Adam's QuestTo find out where their inheritance really came from
Will this play a large part in the next chapters of the novel?
The QuestSlide30
ConflictsSlide31
Continuously repeats itself
Good "A" people vs. Bad "C" people
Good people vs. sin
Sin in the form of emotions - jealousy
Sin in actions - accepting a dishonest fortuneDo you think that any of the characters are truly inherently good or evil? For example, is Cathy evil to the core? Or can she display goodness, but instead actively chooses to be evil?Good vs. EvilSlide32
Many of the characters struggle internally
Mrs. Trask struggles to reconcile suicide and her religion
Adam struggles to return home and leave his wandering life
Charles struggles with jealousy and tries to truly love his brother and father
Man vs. HimselfSlide33
Progresses over time
Childhood - worst
Charles is bigger, more violent, more moody
Jealousy leads to violent conflict
Young Adulthood - somewhat betterDistance helps them Many letters, Charles even wishes for Adam to returnAdam and Charles are _______ - they are very different and highlight certain qualities in each other.
Sibling Rivalry Slide34
Adam's return - strained, but calm
Adam does not want to return home because of his bad past
The brothers disagree over the issue of the dishonest fortune
Adam no longer feels threatened because the jealousy is gone
"Adam knew that his brother was no longer dangerous. There was no jealousy to drive him. The whole weight of his father was on him, but it was his father and no one could take his father away from him" (Steinbeck 70).Sibling RivalrySlide35
Adam decides to enlist in the army
Shows conflict throughout society as they were at war with Indians
Cyrus and Adam
Argue on where and what Adam should do with his military career
Adam and Charles Become distant and irritated by each other's actionsCharles is jealous of AdamMrs. Trask has conflict with her religioncannot reconcile suicide with her theosophy
Internal struggle within Adam and Charles
Unsure of how Cyrus earned money
Conflict ExamplesSlide36
Final conflict between Mr. Edwards and Cathy
Tries to kill her, but leaves her unconscious and broken
She crawls up to the door of a house
Do you have any predictions?
"Wanting to live forced her to drag herself along the dark road, looking for help. She turned in at a gate and almost made the steps of the house before she fainted. The roosters were crowing in the chickenhouse and a gray rim of dawn lay on the east" (Steinbeck 99).Final Conflict Slide37
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