East of Eden by John Steinbeck - a Study Guide

Would you love to understand more about this often forgotten classic? 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 setting, structure of the novel, themes, etc.; - Per chapter commentary, helpful background notes on references in the text, and questions to guide you, the reader, to a deeper understanding 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 notetaking.