![]() ![]() God prefers Abel’s gift over Cain’s, this infuriates Cain, so he kills his brother in a jealous rage. ![]() East of Eden mimics the story of Adam and Eve’s sons Cain and Abel, who both make a sacrifice to God, Abel sacrifices his best lamb, while Cain offers grain. The story is predominately set in the rich farmland of California’s Salinas Valley and follows the Trask family through two generations. Every summer I reread this book and each time I am given a different perspective on the true meaning behind East of Eden. The book is highly philosophical and introspective on its take on the world, and though it was published in 1952, it is still relevant in today’s world. There are so many lessons to be learnt throughout the novel, it discusses the idea of good and evil and if we are inherently evil or not, it also dives into the perception of religion and how language translations can change the meanings of everything. East of Eden is one of my favourite books of all time, its an ambitious and inspirational novel written by John Steinbeck and is a novel that once read you will never truly forget. ![]()
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