Bernal1 Madison Bernal Ms. Hooper AP English 3rd period 17 August 2019 Literary and Rhetorical Analysis: East of Eden In East of Edenby John Steinbeck, chapter 25 (1952). The author tells an intricate story that is parallel to the biblical tale of Cain and Abel. The author uses diction, tone, figurative language, and structure to help the readers understand the dark aroma within the story. Even though the story contains light, chapter 25 contains the darkness within the plot. John Steinbeck uses diction and tone to help the readers understand the dark aroma that is in the story. Steinbeck uses words such as “…dark”, “…black”, “…dark cypresses wept”, “..cold wind”, and “…wind-bitten” to set the tone of sadness because something tragic just happened (Steinbeck 275-6). Even though one does not know what happened or to whom the event happened to, the reader is still able to understand the aroma of darkness and sadness within the
