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57 - John Steinbeck's East of Eden Examined

Books of Some Substance

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Exploring the Hamilton Family and Themes of Money and Success

In this chapter, they discuss the beginning of the book and how it focuses on characters other than Cal and Aaron. They express interest in the Hamilton family and talk about the dark and sad elements in the book. They highlight the theme of money and success in the American story and how characters like Will and Joe find success despite challenges.

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