tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-395948500312534280.post3666588203128005485..comments2024-02-25T01:48:45.848-07:00Comments on Mr. Center's Wall: East of Eden VIII: Restlessness, Part Deux -- MaturityJoseph Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00090686611405364311noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-395948500312534280.post-67142628568326225422010-10-07T22:46:04.819-06:002010-10-07T22:46:04.819-06:00Good point. I think he is, though. Remember when...Good point. I think he is, though. Remember when Steinbeck tells us that Adam dared not touch him, even out of compassion?Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11708022607046379611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-395948500312534280.post-71734900546672184212010-10-07T22:34:50.900-06:002010-10-07T22:34:50.900-06:00But is he still willing to beat the crap out of hi...But is he still willing to beat the crap out of him?Joseph Centerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090686611405364311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-395948500312534280.post-60563532514866586192010-10-07T11:44:34.380-06:002010-10-07T11:44:34.380-06:00The last question is really interesting. I think ...The last question is really interesting. I think the answer is that they have matured and changed in the normal ways that a youth becomes an adult, but the underlying tension between them is still just as strong. Charles still feels jealousy at the fact that Cyrus loved Adam more, and Adam has not changed his feelings toward his father. Each of the 3 in a way has unrequited love toward each other. Cyrus loves Adam, who doesn't love him. Charles loves Cyrus, who doesn't love him. Adam loves Charles, who may love him back at times, but let's face it, he's insanely jealous of him and willing to beat the crap out of him when the fancy strikes him, out of this jealousy.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11708022607046379611noreply@blogger.com