In the next 25 pages of John Steinbeck's East of Eden explains Adam's experience in the war. The 25 pages start of with Adam's intimate conversation with his father, in which Cyrus reveals his reasons on why he insists that Adam go to the war and for Charles to stay at home. This part of the novel is when one can clearly see the tense and violent relationship that Charles and Adam have, because Charles fights Adam since he believes that their father loves Adam more (which he does). This passage also describes the Hamilton family, in more detail. Steinbeck writes about all the Hamilton sons and daughters: Tom, George, Will, Joe, Olive, Una, Lizzie, Dessie and Mollie. The passage ends with Adam returning from the war and then re-enlisting in the Army again.
Question: Is the war going to change Adam's behavior? If so, will the change in behavior affect his relationship with his father and brother?
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war changes even the hardest of hearts, so IMO adam will change, i dont know how that will effect charles and adam. it all depends on if charles had somehow changed at all :D:D
Adam being in the military probably saw horrible things during the war but i dont think it would change him because he's stronger than he think he is.
Good summary!
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