How did Steinbeck decide to intertwine the Cain and Abel stories with the characters?
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East of Eden

East of Eden
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How did Steinbeck decide to intertwine the Cain and Abel stories with the characters?
Did anyone else feel the characters' struggles mirror their own inner conflicts?
What do you think was Steinbeck's message about free will versus destiny in the story?