can anyone compare and contrast the book and movie East of Eden?
Q. i have to write a paper on the similarities and differences between the novel and the movie. if you could please list some examples of them, that would be amazing!! thank youuu:) hey rachel... no sh!t
Asked by vanillie - Sun May 15 16:03:34 2011 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments

A. well, one is probably written out like, you read it, and then it's like on a page, and then the movie you watch on a screen. Both are with your eyes though, and both are something that like, people do sometimes **Hope this helped!!!**
Answered by Rachel Collens - Sun May 15 16:07:29 2011

Could someone recommend me an epic classic novel?
Q. It doesn't have to be a classic, but I love books that are full of adventure with memorable characters. Some of my favorites include: The Hobbit, East of Eden and To Kill a Mockingbird. Any ideas are appreciated :) thank you!!!
Asked by Haylee M - Sun Aug 15 15:13:37 2010 - Books & Authors - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Three classics epics I'd suggest Don Quixote by Cervantes-Yeah it's long but wonderful The Once and Future King by White- King Arthur, Lancelot Gone with the WInd- They don't come any more memorable than Rhett & Scarlett
Answered by ImaHarper - Sun Aug 15 15:23:51 2010

East of Eden by John Steinbeck help?!?
Q. I have a project for english for the novel East of Eden by John Steinbeck. Can someone help me with these 3 important things? -Can someone please tell me the classification of the novel? (e.g. realistic, naturalistic, historical) - I also need 3 important quotes from the book, one from the beginning, middle and end. These quotes have to explain the beginning, middle, and end of the novel and why the quote was chosen. I also need their page number -I also need to know the theme of the novel. Thank you so much!!!
Asked by Colby - Sun Mar 21 20:55:44 2010 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Is that all?? :) It's a great book . You should read it. realistic - about a family , hurts, grudges, love, "Your Mother has died and gone to heaven." first "I would have been so happy if you could have given me well, what your brother has pride in the thing he's doing, gladness in his progress. Money, even clean money, doesn't stack up with that." middle " I love you Cal : end
Answered by Casey - Sun Mar 21 21:03:18 2010

comparison of characterization in "East of Eden" and "the Sun Slso Rises"?
Q. im attepmting to a presentatiopn of the comparison of characterization between the two novels. im not neccesarily looking fro plot, but more in dept analysis of the charters themselves.(naming, personalities-etc.) i am slo trying to show just how diffrent the characterization is between the two novels. i understand that in "eden" it is much more rich, and deep while in "SAR" its more stark. im also wanting to show HOW we learn who the characters are, by what they say, do and feel in some cases. if you could please help with giving me any topics to hit on, and any quotes that i could use that would be SO appreciated! so please ANY and ALL help you can give me, would absolutely mkae my life better! so please, help all you… [cont.]
Asked by JBelsh - Sun Feb 25 16:24:05 2007 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments

A. I don't know how helpful this will be, but here is what I remember about them... The major difference is that Steinbeck uses very descriptive language in his characterization (He devotes long paragraphs, etc. to describing their appearances and mannerisms, etc.), but Hemingway provides almost NO direct description in 'SAR.' Readers are forced to rely almost solely on what the characters SAY and DO in order to characterize them (This is because Hemingway writes in a Modern style, a style which believes in really involving the reader, allowing the reader to decide things about the work for him or herself). Also, characterization is much more subtle in 'SAR.' For example, we can infer many things about Brett just from subtle hints in the book, [cont.]
Answered by hannah_058 - Mon Feb 26 17:55:05 2007

what does this passage from John Steinbecks, "East of Eden" Mean?
Q. We have only one story. All novels, all poetry, are built on the never-ending contest in ourselves of good and evil. And it occurs to me that evil must constantly respawn, while good, while virtue, is immortal. Vice has always a new fresh young face, while virtue is venerable as nothing else in the world is.
Asked by nikki a - Tue Sep 2 22:20:44 2008 - Books & Authors - 2 Answers - Comments

A. It means the while evil in its many forms changes with each generation, that what is good and virtuous will all ways remain constant. That everything that is good in our world won't change because it does not need to. While evil and vise must change because people change. Everyone can be both good and evil it's what keeps us balanced. But while what we all consider to be good, just and right is basic in all cultures. What we consider to be bad and just plain immoral or unethical must change. What we once considered bad 1000 years ago isn't necessarily what we consider bad now. While what we considered good than is still considered good now. Confusing I know.
Answered by Marie - Tue Sep 2 22:54:49 2008

Care to review my East of Eden essay? (10 points!)?
Q. Any help appreciated! --- Is violence ever appropriate? This question is presented in East of Eden, as well as life itself. When Charles violently attacks Adam, mimicking the story of Cain and Abel, one immediately assumes that through the rest of the book, Charles represents evil, and Adam represents good. However, when analyzing the event and both Charles and Adams background and their relationship, Charles actions become less maliciously. When examined the conclusion can be drawn that Charles should have never hurt his own brother so viciously, his motives are apprehensible. One night, when trying to persuade Adam to join the army, and all its benefits, his father is posed the question Why don t you ask my brother?...He ll be much… [cont.]
Asked by Jaclyn tu - Sat Mar 7 09:40:14 2009 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I'm still in high school so think of this as peer editing and construction criticism. Essays are tough and so I thought I'd take a few minutes to help. I skimmed through your essay and some parts of it were confusing. In paragraph two, you kind of repeated the whole dialogue between Cyprus and Adam. Figure out a way to word it better or cut it short, so it's not that confusing. Other than that, I like the way you use questions. This is a great way to un-bore an essay. Also, make your thesis statement more clear. "Is violence ever appropriate?" I'm not entirely sure, but I think from the first paragraph that you agree violence is sometimes appropriate. Stand behind your thesis statement, stand strong. TIP #1 if a sentence is too… [cont.]
Answered by cocoa - Sat Mar 7 10:13:51 2009

Help me find an East of Eden (Novel) Quote?
Q. Or if you find the page number/chapter number, etc. that would be lovely as well. I'm looking for the quote/paragraph when Samuel Hamilton is talking to Adam about the girl he loved before his wife, and how he still thinks about her but he still loves his wife. It's something like that, sort of near the beginning of the book. I had it written down somewhere, but I seemed to have misplaced it. Thank you :D
Asked by Beautiful Side Of Somewhere - Tue Feb 9 01:35:34 2010 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Sorry not going to answer your question but just wanted to comment that your taste in literature is impeccable and "East of Eden" is a masterpiece.
Answered by D. Chance - Tue Feb 9 01:39:36 2010

Comma usage in this sentence...?
Q. I'm writing a literary analysis and I'm wondering.. which way I should phrase the sentence below? (The reason I ask is because I've had teachers who told me one another or both was correct). And I know a lot of you will say (B) is correct, but seriously, I see (A) quite a lot too and lots of of people say it is not necessary to have two commas. And please give a reason to your answer too. Thank you very much! a) In his novel "East of Eden" John Steinbeck... or b) In his novel, "East of Eden," John Steinbeck... or c) In his novel "East of Eden," John Steinbeck...
Asked by QWERTY - Thu Aug 23 18:08:55 2007 - Homework Help - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Personally, I'd use C, but it depends somewhat upon the content of the rest of the sentence.
Answered by Imaka - Thu Aug 23 18:16:13 2007

Help me answer a central question about East of Eden- What is Evil and Where does it come from?
Q. I need to analyze this central question, which the work raises, and to the extent to which the novel offers any answers to it. Also explain how the authors treatment of the question affects my understanding of the work as a whole. Obviously avoid plot summary. Thanks ahead of time!
Asked by stoykish - Mon Sep 3 12:12:58 2007 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments

A. evil is what lives inside of everybody, bad feelings, envy, jeoulisy,is something like a feeling that grows inside and then gets out in our mind and then comes out of us.
Answered by rosaicela2668 - Mon Sep 3 12:28:22 2007

Need help with project.?
Q. I was assigned to create a Jeopardy game for a novel called East of Eden by John Steinbeck. I would like to know if anyone has any good categories i can include along with some questions for each. i would really appreciate the help, it's due monday and i've been working on other work. >.< please and thank you. I can't view the entire summary because I'm not a member. :/
Asked by G L - Sun Apr 24 03:17:37 2011 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments

can someone name some similarities and differences b/w the novel and the film of East of Eden?
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Asked by Soccergurl - Sun May 6 02:29:09 2007 - Books & Authors - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Do you mean the film version with James Dean from 1955? If so, the film leaves out 2/3 of the novel for starters. And the most important character in the novel from one point of vview is Lee, who is not in the film at all. Because he is not there, the final scene is totally different, and the film misses the main theme of the novel to a certain extent. During the course of the novel, Lee tells the story of some biblical scholars and Chinese scholars discussing the meaning of a line from the Bible. The Chinese scholars decide the true meaning of the line is "Thou mayest", an expression of free will. This is what the father whispers in Cal's ear at the end of the novel. That is completely absent from the film.
Answered by mapleleaf27_au - Sun May 6 05:11:47 2007

Compare/Contrast the writing styles of John Steinbeck's East of Eden and Frank Norris's The Octopus? How?
Q. I am writing an english paper for school and had to read these two books (East of Eden and The Octopus), and then write a paper comparing/contrasting the writing styles of the two authors/novels. I really don't understand how to describe a writing style in the first place. The books are written so similarly that it's hard to come up with a way to compare them at all. But I'm really stumped on the "writing styles" thing. What would some general examples of writing styles be and, if you read any of the two books, what would some examples from the books be? And how would one go about describing it with much detail? Thanks for the help! I'm not asking people to write the paper for me, just help in my understanding of what writing… [cont.]
Asked by jgcool489 - Wed Aug 30 15:35:58 2006 - Homework Help - 2 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Do your own homework! Research each author, you should be able to find opinions on their writing styles. Easy peasy:
Answered by DevilsAdvocate - Wed Aug 30 15:37:39 2006

East of Eden - Kate and Faye?
Q. I need some information on the relationship between Kate and Faye in the novel, "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck. Preferably analytical. Thanks :)
Asked by - Sat Sep 25 14:07:11 2010 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments

A. roger and findle?
Answered by Lakeisha Shakes - Sat Sep 25 14:12:02 2010

i need serious help with the book east of eden please help if youve read the book!?
Q. heres the question: What does Cal come to understand about his relationship to the past and to each member of his family? What exactly happens between Cal and Adam at the end of the novel? What do you think Cal's future will be? if you havent read the book please dont answer i dont understand this question and need help answering someone please help! and don't be rude please!
Asked by wellwell - Wed Sep 9 18:00:26 2009 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments

A. History repeats itself throughout this novel. What happens to Cal happened to his father, and grandfather, and so on. Cal can't escape the past, but he's determined not to let it ruin his children. Cal and Adam, if I recall, have an uneasy truce. Cal, I think will be very wary of whom he marries, and how they raise their children, because so far, only one brother in each generation survives.
Answered by Randy - Wed Sep 9 18:37:04 2009

East of Eden essay (does this meet requirements-best answer)?
Q. My teacher said to 'write about a character's characteristics and motivations. interpret! Ignore that there is no intro paragraph-I'm working on that --- Cal Trask has distinguishing characteristics than that of his brother Aron. While Aron is seen as a small, angelic being, Cal strikes people as the polar opposite of Aron. As Steinbeck states He was bigger than his brother Cal s eyes were brown and watchful (336). Repeatedly the reader is told that Cal resembles his father more than Aron, who is much paler and delicate. As Cal grew he became dark-skinned and dark-haired (421). People s first impressions of Cal are also different than those of Aron. Even since they were barely a year old, Samuel Hamilton declared, looking at baby Cal This… [cont.]
Asked by Jaclyn tu - Mon Mar 16 19:05:56 2009 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments

A. East of Eden - John Steinbeck Study Guides:
Answered by Electric Blue - Tue Mar 17 11:04:29 2009

Are psychopaths usually self-aware enough to know that they're bad?
Q. A few years ago, I read the novel "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck. Anyone who has read it knows that one of the characters, Cathy Trask, is a classic psychopath. One thing that really struck me, though, was the fact that she seemed self-aware enough to know that she was bad and that she wasn't like most other people. Are psychopaths really usually self-aware enough to see themselves as bad, or was Cathy Trask's self-awareness a work of artistic license?
Asked by tangerine - Thu Sep 18 11:46:45 2008 - Psychology - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Why do you think psychopaths lie when they get caught or when people accuse them of something.They are well aware of what they are and try to admit it.A normal person can be sinful occasionally and do regret it.A psychopath sins through out their lives.They are rarely ashamed of themselves. According to psychologists/psychiatrists psychopaths know exactly what they're doing and they derive pleasure from the pain they cause their victims.And they just can't stop themselves.They lie,threaten,manipulate to avoid getting caught adding to the distress of the victim.A psychopath is well aware that he/she is evil and may call themselves ultimate sinners in front of the victim!(true story)!But they'll never tell you what they did/admit it.They'll… [cont.]
Answered by + * + = + - Thu Sep 18 15:44:44 2008

what does this quote from John Steinbeck's East of Eden mean?
Q. We have only one story. All novels, all poetry, are built on the never-ending contest in ourselves of good and evil. And it occurs to me that evil must constantly respawn, while good, while virtue, is immortal. Vice has always a new fresh young face, while virtue is venerable as nothing else in the world is.
Asked by nikki a - Tue Sep 2 14:55:19 2008 - Quotations - 2 Answers - Comments

A. To my mind, he's saying that all our artistic efforts are expressions of the old contest between good and evil, but adds that evil (selfishness) is always regenerating, renewing itself, being applied differently and the ideal of human goodness stays ideal, doesn't change, while everything else changes around it. I think he's suggesting that the ideal of goodness is unattainable. Thanks, J J :)
Answered by Kobun - Tue Sep 2 15:02:35 2008

Alienation in East of Eden?
Q. American writers often highlight the values of a culture or society by using characters who are alienated from that culture or society because of gender, race, class or creed. choose at least one character from each of the books (East of Eden, The Adventures of Huck Finn, and Native Son) and show how each character's alienation reveals the surrounding society's assumptions and moral values. You might consider how each author offers a distinctly different vision of being a young man in America. I'm fine with Native Son and Huck Finn, but I'm having the hardest time finding a character in East of Eden treated similarly to Jim in Huck Finn, and Bigger in Native Son. Would it be Cathy or Cal? If so, which one would be best, and how can i… [cont.]
Asked by Blah Blah - Tue Jul 27 13:41:54 2010 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments

A. East of Eden - John Steinbeck Character Profiles - Cathy Ames/ Kate Representative of Satan, and the most evil character in the novel, Cathy, who will be named Kate in the second half of the book, is a parasite who embodies evil. As more than one character points out, Cathy lacks some human quality. She murders her parents by setting fire to their house and becomes the mistress of pimp Mr. Edwards. She is rescued by Adam Trask when Edwards leaves her for dead. After giving birth to twin sons, Cal and Aron, she shoots Adam when he attempts to stop her from leaving. She takes a job as a prostitute and poisons brothel-owner Faye while taking over the business. She gives her whores drugs, encourages sadomasochistic sexual practices and… [cont.]
Answered by Pharaoh - Tue Jul 27 14:54:12 2010

Eden of the East novel in English?
Q. I want to buy it, and if there's a website where I can read it on it'd be a whole lot better. Where can I find it AT ALL?
Asked by Ladicius - Sat Jul 30 02:56:19 2011 - Books & Authors - 1 Answers - Comments

A. There is a famous book called east of eden, but I can't find any book named Eden of the East. east of eden was written by Nobel prize winner John Steinbeck in 1952 It was made into a famous Hollywood movie in 1955. It was directed by Elia Kazan and starred james dean,Jo Van Fleet and Burl Ives, among others
Answered by BlueDesert - Sat Jul 30 03:03:42 2011

Remake of East of Eden?
Q. I was wondering if anyone had any info on this proposed remake of the James Dean original movie of Steinbeck's novel. I really liked the book but the film was a little hit and miss.
Asked by Dr No - Wed Mar 7 07:24:01 2007 - Movies - 2 Answers - Comments

A. There was a Ron Howard project scheduled for 2007, but since there are no new details, it could have been abandoned or podstponed.
Answered by witeczek2002 - Wed Mar 7 08:06:38 2007