Irvine Fiction & Modern Classics Book Club

East of Eden — Chapters 25–38

Chapters 25–38. Cal and Aron growing up in Salinas.

Host note: Penultimate section of East of Eden.

1. East of Eden — Chapters 1–12

   CompletedThursday, October 15 at 7pm

   Chapters 1–12 (Part One). Pay special attention to Steinbeck’s description of the Salinas Valley and the Trask brothers.

2. East of Eden — Chapters 13–24

   CompletedThursday, October 29 at 7pm

   Read Chapters 13–24 (approx. pp. 145–310). Focus on Adam’s move to California, Lee’s quiet wisdom, and the naming of the twins.

3. East of Eden — Chapters 25–38

   Up nextThursday, November 12 at 7pm

   Chapters 25–38. Cal and Aron growing up in Salinas.

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