Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Tomorrow

Hi. lovelies -

I plan on being back tomorrow...in preparation for our second East of Eden discussion, please consider the following:  Multiple people repeatedly claimed during Monday's discussion that the book would be boring (it's important to make note of this particular word) without Cathy, but why? So, why?

 I'm interested in hearing what you have to say.  Also, bear in mind that there are no accidents in our curriculum...I don't "randomly" choose TED Talks, now do I?  So...Put those Legos together.

 Love and Light,
Beltran
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  1. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 2:58 PM

    :)

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  2. Lucas FowlerApril 5, 2017 at 3:26 PM

    "It seems fairly obvious that two sides of a mirror are required before one has a mirror, that two forces are necessary in man before he is man."

    I bet you can guess who said this

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  3. asdfApril 5, 2017 at 4:40 PM

    Well I thought Samuel died too early

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  4. FantasyApril 5, 2017 at 5:18 PM

    This is one of the least boring books I've ever read. I enjoy it so much I'm definitely reading it more than once :)

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  5. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 5:34 PM

    I don't like Cathy

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  6. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 5:48 PM

    "Swerve me? The path to my fixed purpose is hid with iron rails, whereon my soul is grooved to run."

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  7. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    Why is the one of the most evil characters in East of Eden a Women???

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    1. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 7:50 PM

      Why not? The whole point of East of Eden is the balance of good and evil. That's why Aron couldn't handle Salinas, not to mention meeting his mother. He was so focused on purity that he was not able to exist at all.
      It's all about examining the concept of evil, if it even exists. Multiple times it is questioned in the book whether Cathy is evil, or her business. It is immoral, and many of her actions were definitely immoral, but immorality requires the reference of morality.

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    2. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 9:30 PM

      Beltran said that Cathy's character could have been exaggerated because Steinbeck was going through a divorce while writing the book.

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    3. Jaxon PerichApril 5, 2017 at 9:54 PM

      It references Adam and Eve in a way...

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    4. Mitchell RileyApril 5, 2017 at 10:59 PM

      While the theme of good vs evil was perhaps the most transparent theme, I think I got the message of "what happens in your life is the result of you and not your heritage". I think it is too often that we blame others for our actions and one of the subtle themes of the book is to have integrity and not to succumb to the scapegoat of lineage.

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  8. snozApril 5, 2017 at 6:37 PM

    Cathy aka the OG feminist

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  9. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 7:29 PM

    Excited for a 2nd discussion !

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  10. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 7:38 PM

    People have understood for thousands of years that a good story needs a great villain. Take the Bible, the most influential story in history, you have the heroic God going against the evil Devil. The first person to give into the Devil was Eve who also happened to be the first woman.

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    1. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 9:29 PM

      While a 'good story' may rely on some sort of villainess, the most influential also rely on that of sin because it is in fact our own designing in which display excuses and guilt; an undeniable human characteristic. Because, the most powerful stories are the ones which execute the burden of truth, just as the story of Cain and Abel was told.

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    2. Mitchell RileyApril 5, 2017 at 11:10 PM

      I think you would find paradise lost interesting if you haven't already read it or an abridged version.

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  11. Lauren ValenzuelaApril 5, 2017 at 7:55 PM

    Hmmm

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  12. bquilyApril 5, 2017 at 8:13 PM

    Alright! Let's do this part 2!!

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  13. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 8:26 PM

    I mean, without Cathy who is the antagonist? There needs to be conflict for a story to be worth writing.

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  14. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 8:53 PM

    Sorry I have been mia lately, (except for today) I'be missed being in class

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  15. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 8:55 PM

    Bottom power isn't really power but rather the ability to tap into the power of men.

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  16. SidthekidApril 5, 2017 at 9:12 PM

    Hmm... the only female main character in the whole novel is potrayed as the villain. Coincidence?

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  17. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    Cathy is probably the strongest character but that power took control of her! It's a love hate thing

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  18. Trent WApril 5, 2017 at 10:12 PM

    looking forward to discussion

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  19. UnknownApril 5, 2017 at 10:25 PM

    See you tomorrow!

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  20. UnknownApril 6, 2017 at 1:27 AM

    The book you should read if you could only choose one.

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