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Throughout East of Eden, Steinbeck illustrates the complexity of morality through many characters’ struggles with the idea that they can choose their own destiny. This is most obvious with Cal, but Lee demonstrates the maturity to think clearly about his place in the world and his former mistaken viewpoints. Through Lee, Steinbeck argues that individuals have the power and obligation to choose their own destiny, no matter how difficult and harrowing their past was. Steinbeck argues that individuals

In Part Four of On the Road, as Sal says good-bye to Dean in preparation for his trip to Mexico, they reminisce about old friends, with Dean showing Sal a photograph of Camille and his new baby. Sal questions what their children will think in the future, looking at pictures of their parents that paint an image of a normal, ordinary life. In contrast, he considers that their lives are actually rife with chaos and ultimately empty, suggesting that Sal is growing as a person and drifting away from his

The spectators watched as the Goddess and the newcomer engaged. Listened to the metallic ring of weapons clashing, the sounds of destruction and felt the bloodlust that emanated from the two rapidly grow stronger. It filled the air, made the hairs on their arms and the back of their necks rise. Each clash sent waves of power rippling through the entire arena, created gusts of winds strong enough to knock them down. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and very likely more dangerous than any war

In the Memory of Dean Twisting the knob on the stereo, Fats Domino’s voice filled the open room. “I 'll be down to get you in a taxi, honey, You better be ready about half past eight, Now dearie, don 't be late, I want to be there when the band starts playing.” When Dean recognized his favorite song song, a smile tugged at the corners of his lips, his eyes growing bright. Using all the strength I had, I pulled my best friend out of his wheelchair, taking his wrinkled hand into mine. We sway

     The influence of Dean Moriarty on the novel, in terms of everything from plot to general tone to the thoughts and dreams of Sal, is immeasurable. Most importantly though, he is the catalyst for much of this blind optimism – for in a sense, he personifies blind optimism. During the long introduction of Dean in the first chapter, Sal shows the vast impression that Dean will have on the tone of the novel: all my New York friends were in their

The Emergence of Surf Music Many different music styles emerged during the early 1960's. One of these music styles that was perhaps the most prominent music style to ever come out of Southern California was Surf Music. Surf music was a short-lived phenomenon that occurred from 1961 to 1965 (Nostalgia, 2002). Along with the surf music craze, Hollywood also started producing numerous movies about surfing, including Gidget, and Endless Summer (St. James Encyclopedia, 2003

the NCAA tournament, finishing the season with an overall record of 32-0. Knight, the leading coach in Big Ten history as far as wins are concerned, has 763 career victories behind him which leaves him 116 wins short of former North Carolina coach Dean Smith’s college record 879 wins as head coach. He has guided two U.S. National Teams to international gold, once in the Pan-Am games in 1979 and once in the Olympics in 1980. Coach Knight has obviously earned the respect of many fans and other coaches

for a more meaningful, authentic life. He has failed to find authenticity in mainstream society but hopes to find it on society's fringes. In the novel, Sal's search for authenticity begins and ends with his association with Dean Moriarty. His highly charged friendship with Dean Moriarty continues throughout the novel but finally ends with a denouement in Mexico City. In his frenetic search for authenticity, Sal encounters a continuous progression of marginalized people that include not only Dean's

Swing Music During the nineteen thirties and nineteen forties a certain style of music became very popular. This style of music became known as "swing". It was performed using rhythmic 'riffs' and is referred to a style of dance and band arrangements. America maintained swing's popularity throughout the World War Two years when both large and small ensembles toured Army and Navy camps both at home and abroad. At home, swing was heard at bond sale rallies and community concerts. The new sub-culture

East of Eden: A Biblical Allegory       In East of Eden (1952) John Steinbeck creates a powerful novel using biblical allegories. By doing this, he can deliver a clear message by describing something unfamiliar to his audience and comparing it to something more familiar. Set in modern times, East of Eden retells the famous story of the downfall of Adam and Eve, and the jealous rivalry between Cain and Able. Steinbeck also creates many other characters throug his novel, that capture a biblical