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Does East of Eden want to put evilness/sinfulness in a sympathetic light?
Kevin Burke I think the overarching message of the novel - that sin is not inevitable but rather of our own choosing - suggests the opposite, which is that there …mǰI think the overarching message of the novel - that sin is not inevitable but rather of our own choosing - suggests the opposite, which is that there really is no excuse for sin since it is ultimately borne of our judgment.(less)
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East of Eden
by John Steinbeck
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