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biblical parallels
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How Steinbeck’s *East of Eden* Pits Young Adam vs Caleb: A Moral Battle for Legacy
The rivalry between Young Adam and Caleb is not just personal; it is existential. Steinbeck frames their conflict as a battle between two visions of manhood...
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How Real People in *East of Eden* Mirrored Steinbeck’s Characters
The novel’s power stems from its duality: it is both a biblical allegory and a social document. Steinbeck drew inspiration from the real people in East of Eden...
