This is one screwed up family. The father doesn't have a leg. His first wife drowned herself in a puddle of water a few inches deep. And now, the younger son has attempted to murder to his older half brother. Sounds like a 19th century soap opera. In the 2nd 25 pages of East of Eden by John Steinbeck, Charles' resentment towards Cyrus' unbalanced affection is revealed. Because it seems that Cyrus loves Adam more, Charles beats Adam to a pulp and attempts to kill him. However, his attempt fails and Adam is enlisted in the cavalry within 3 days. Cyrus leaves the farm to work for the government and Adam slaughters Indians for a living while Charles is left slaving at the farm. While working on the farm, Charles accidentally inflicts a wound upon himself which produces a growing scar on his forhead while Adam meets a bartender with a similar scar. Interesting...
What is the significance of the scar on the forehead of Charles and the forehead of the bartender Adam befriends? Do you think Adam has changed after his military service? Will Adam return to the farm?
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I believe, Andrew ,that Adam probably didnt change from his experience in the military but i also think that Adam will return to the farm because he wouldnt leave his family easily.
IMO adam has changed. he seems more protective of himself and he appears more reserved so hopefully this affects his relationship with other people.
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