Study Guide to East of Eden by John Steinbeck

This study guide helps both readers and students to understand this often underrated modern classic.This Revised Second Edition replaces the earlier guide to East of Eden.In East of Eden John Steinbeck brings together the history of his mother's family (the Hamiltons) and the fictional story of the Trask family. This comprehensive study guide will help you appreciate a great novel.It includes: - An Introduction - A list of characters with detailed notes; - In-depth analysis of the genre, setting, structure, themes, etc.; - Per chapter commentary, helpful background notes on references in the text, and questions to guide you, the reader, to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the novel.;Literary terms are defined and the reader is encouraged to develop their understanding through finding examples in the text.Two graphic organizers are included for note taking.