Cathy Ames Character Analysis

Admiration To say that there is no good in evil is to deny the very reality of evil’s existence. Black and white thinking such as the topic previously stated is what truly can hurt us the most. When you look at moral issues you must acknowledge that it is a grey spectrum, with many different viewpoints. If I told any person who has actually read East of Eden that I admired Cathy? They would think me insane and possibly give me some nasty looks, as well as cross the street when I walk past. But since you have to read this essay, I think it’s fair that I make my point. Cathy is a real go-getter, she does what she has to to make ends meet. She isn’t easily swayed, and has a strong moral foundation, whether or not it’s a good one is a moot point. Lastly, she’s not easily discouraged. Even in the face of direct adversity, she brushes herself off and keeps on trucking.
I will, however; say that her gusto in the doing of her terrible deeds is a great one. One that cannot be ignored when factoring in the better parts of her personality. To give an example of these deeds, Cathy was in a tight situation with her parents. They were a bit too controlling for her tastes, so she killed them in a fire and made it look like an accident so she could skip town. Personally, I don’t condone murder, but it’s a daunting task, and someone with the ability to get that done, and not get caught is admirable in a way. It only gets better from here, to tell of Cathy Ames’ strong moral foundation is likely the easiest trait to admire, because it really doesn’t involve any evil deeds. Anyone can get behind this woman’s strong devotion to those who become her friends’. Albeit, they are unaware of her previous deeds, but they can rely on her to be there for