East of Eden Innocence Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Section.Paragraph)

Quote #10

"Aron didn't grow up. Maybe he never will. He wanted the story and he wanted it to come out his way. He wouldn't stand to have it come out any other way." (52.3.50)

Imagine a child who throws a fit when things don't go his way, and you're pretty much imagining Aron. An adult, however, at some point recognizes that not everything can go his way, and learns to deal with it. That's Cal (he takes the knowledge of Kate's profession in stride) and Abra (she recognizes that Aron is probably not the best material for a mate).