Honesty is always the best policy, especially when it comes to East of Eden. The best example is in the beginning chapters. It was more than important, almost mandatory, that Cathy be honest with Charles and Adam Trask. For all she knew, they could have been mass killers that would have possible killed her, had they found out the truth about her, and the real reason she was in need of shelter. Adam also should have been honest with Charles and told him the real reason he needed to protect Cathy in the first place. After all, Charles was the only thing he had, after his mom, dad, and stepmother passed away. When you lie to someone, rather friend, family, or some stranger, I feel that you are slowly 'burning your bridges' with them. That person could be there to help you get through whatever it is that you need to make it through, and when you lie to them, you are taking away a level of trustworthy that person have for you.
Honesty is not always the best policy, as lying can sometimes help protect others. By not letting Cal and Aron know about Cathy’s prostitution, the Sheriff is protecting them from knowing information that could affect them majorly in the long run. It may sound wrong, but lying in this situation is for the greater good, as I’m sure having a prostitute for a mother can really change a child’s view on certain things. Not to mention that Cathy left them in the first place. No child would want to be left by their parent knowing that they weren’t worth anything to them, as knowing that can really take a shot to their ego and change them drastically. It’s good to tell the truth so no secrets are left unknown, but there are certain things that some people shouldn’t know for their own good. -Shaun
Honesty is always the best policy, I really wanted to know about Mrs.Trask in the story. I think that if she was honest to her family and spoke what she really meant, I believe she wouldn't have committed suicide. This includes to many other characters such as Charles. He never wanted to live alone and above his whole family members he missed his half brother Adam. Since Charles and Adam were so close, I don't believe that he would deny Charles feelings.
No, it isn't. Sometimes we tell "little white lies" to keep from hurting somebody's feelings. For instance, throughout the novel,many of the characters does that, because the truth is too much for them to re-live. Sometimes we tell bigger lies so that we do not look like the idiots that we can sometimes be.Like Cathy for example,she tells many lies in order for her to start new, so that she doesn't have to relive her awful life, she fails every single steps she takes, people always see through her lies, some people don't and think she's the sweetest. Then sometimes we tell whoppers so that our Significant Others don't find out that we're cheating on them or something else equally reprehensible. - Aphnie
Honesty is the best policy in some cases. Mr.Trask lied about a lot of his experiences in war. After his death the lies were exposed and his sons start to realize things. They couldn't match the pieces up especially with the money. In other cases honesty isn't always the best. It's not because being too honest can rub someone the wrong way and hurt their feelings. -Biancia
I think that honesty is the best policy because honesty will always set your mind free. In East of Eden Cathy held many secrets in her life that caused her to become psychotic. However, if she would have told many of her secrets that she held to someone she trusted most likely she would not have became a devious psychotic killer who brain washes people into believing that she is this perfect woman.
I think honesty is not the best policy in East of Eden because if everyone in the book knew about who Cathy/Kate really was, they would try to kill her. Everyone finds her to be very devilish, which is true, but imagine what would happen if they confronted her. I imagined it and she would turn into the demon itself and everyone would be in danger. So, their better off not knowing in this case of Cathy/Kate.
No, honesty is not always the best policy because we can ultimately end up hurting the people that we love. For example, Samuel, who has his suspicions about Cathy, does not reveal them to Adam, who is obsessed with his wife and can only see the good in her. If he did reveal the truth, it would not only break Adam's heart, but it will furthermore make him a bitter man.
Honesty is of course the best policy. If the truth is not expressed in the beginning, there is a very real possibility that someone will end up hurt, or worse in the end. In relation to East of Eden, Cathy was always a devious child. There is no question why she was so different from the people who were around her. But it’s not surprising that they wouldn't think of her as the person she really is; she gave them an impression that made them think she was so innocent. It was especially easy for her to manipulate Adam. Adam has always been a trusting a person, but if he had known her motives from the beginning, then he could have had a better defense against Cathy. If Cathy had been honest with Adam about the real reason she was lying on the floor in a pool of blood she would've saved herself the trouble bearing children she ultimately did not want. Also shooting Adam to ensure her escape from a family she could care less about wouldn't even had been an issue. Essentially, honesty is the best policy because if Cathy had showed her true colors from the beginning, Adam could have dismissed her and renders him from being drawn in; now with two infants that he has to raise.
Honesty is not the best policy in the relation to East of Eden.Reason being is that,when reading about the Trask family the author wrote about how Charles and Adam lived even though they are brothers.Charles intimidates Adam based upon his physical appearance.Adam knows that if he ever decides to tell Charles the truth he feels as though Charles would one day kill him.Charles feels that Adams father look out for Adam more than he does for him.Over the years when Adam was in the army and brotherly relationship was bonding together.When Adam finally came home to visit Charles they both heard the tragic news of their fathers death.Few days they received his fathers document and saw that his father have been lying to them all along.In my opinion i think the money his father had left was for Adam because of how his father gave Adam all the attention.
That Timothy wants to say that Timothy believes: Honesty isnt the best policy parce que.. sometimes we have to go around the truth to suceed. For instance, Cathy had to lie in order to start new so she doesnt have to share those experiences she did in the past.
Honesty is the best policy, at least when talking about East of Eden. In the novel's situations, being honest and straightforward is the sign of good intentions. For example, after Adam marries Cathy, Charles comes right out and tries to warn Adam of his dislike and suspicions of Cathy. Later in the novel, after Cathy shoots Adam and leaves him, Adam tries to sugarcoat the incident when questioned by the sheriff. However, the sheriff sees right through Adam's lies. "The truth will out!"
Honesty is always the best policy, especially when it comes to East of Eden. The best example is in the beginning chapters. It was more than important, almost mandatory, that Cathy be honest with Charles and Adam Trask. For all she knew, they could have been mass killers that would have possible killed her, had they found out the truth about her, and the real reason she was in need of shelter. Adam also should have been honest with Charles and told him the real reason he needed to protect Cathy in the first place. After all, Charles was the only thing he had, after his mom, dad, and stepmother passed away. When you lie to someone, rather friend, family, or some stranger, I feel that you are slowly 'burning your bridges' with them. That person could be there to help you get through whatever it is that you need to make it through, and when you lie to them, you are taking away a level of trustworthy that person have for you.
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Honesty is not always the best policy, as lying can sometimes help protect others. By not letting Cal and Aron know about Cathy’s prostitution, the Sheriff is protecting them from knowing information that could affect them majorly in the long run. It may sound wrong, but lying in this situation is for the greater good, as I’m sure having a prostitute for a mother can really change a child’s view on certain things. Not to mention that Cathy left them in the first place. No child would want to be left by their parent knowing that they weren’t worth anything to them, as knowing that can really take a shot to their ego and change them drastically. It’s good to tell the truth so no secrets are left unknown, but there are certain things that some people shouldn’t know for their own good. -Shaun
ReplyDeleteHonesty is always the best policy, I really wanted to know about Mrs.Trask in the story. I think that if she was honest to her family and spoke what she really meant, I believe she wouldn't have committed suicide. This includes to many other characters such as Charles. He never wanted to live alone and above his whole family members he missed his half brother Adam. Since Charles and Adam were so close, I don't believe that he would deny Charles feelings.
ReplyDeleteNo, it isn't. Sometimes we tell "little white lies" to keep from hurting somebody's feelings. For instance, throughout the novel,many of the characters does that, because the truth is too much for them to re-live. Sometimes we tell bigger lies so that we do not look like the idiots that we can sometimes be.Like Cathy for example,she tells many lies in order for her to start new, so that she doesn't have to relive her awful life, she fails every single steps she takes, people always see through her lies, some people don't and think she's the sweetest. Then sometimes we tell whoppers so that our Significant Others don't find out that we're cheating on them or something else equally reprehensible.
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Honesty is the best policy in some cases. Mr.Trask lied about a lot of his experiences in war. After his death the lies were exposed and his sons start to realize things. They couldn't match the pieces up especially with the money. In other cases honesty isn't always the best. It's not because being too honest can rub someone the wrong way and hurt their feelings.
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I think that honesty is the best policy because honesty will always set your mind free. In East of Eden Cathy held many secrets in her life that caused her to become psychotic. However, if she would have told many of her secrets that she held to someone she trusted most likely she would not have became a devious psychotic killer who brain washes people into believing that she is this perfect woman.
ReplyDeleteI think honesty is not the best policy in East of Eden because if everyone in the book knew about who Cathy/Kate really was, they would try to kill her. Everyone finds her to be very devilish, which is true, but imagine what would happen if they confronted her. I imagined it and she would turn into the demon itself and everyone would be in danger. So, their better off not knowing in this case of Cathy/Kate.
ReplyDeleteNo, honesty is not always the best policy because we can ultimately end up hurting the people that we love. For example, Samuel, who has his suspicions about Cathy, does not reveal them to Adam, who is obsessed with his wife and can only see the good in her. If he did reveal the truth, it would not only break Adam's heart, but it will furthermore make him a bitter man.
ReplyDeleteHonesty is of course the best policy. If the truth is not expressed in the beginning, there is a very real possibility that someone will end up hurt, or worse in the end. In relation to East of Eden, Cathy was always a devious child. There is no question why she was so different from the people who were around her. But it’s not surprising that they wouldn't think of her as the person she really is; she gave them an impression that made them think she was so innocent. It was especially easy for her to manipulate Adam. Adam has always been a trusting a person, but if he had known her motives from the beginning, then he could have had a better defense against Cathy. If Cathy had been honest with Adam about the real reason she was lying on the floor in a pool of blood she would've saved herself the trouble bearing children she ultimately did not want. Also shooting Adam to ensure her escape from a family she could care less about wouldn't even had been an issue. Essentially, honesty is the best policy because if Cathy had showed her true colors from the beginning, Adam could have dismissed her and renders him from being drawn in; now with two infants that he has to raise.
ReplyDeleteHonesty is not the best policy in the relation to East of Eden.Reason being is that,when reading about the Trask family the author wrote about how Charles and Adam lived even though they are brothers.Charles intimidates Adam based upon his physical appearance.Adam knows that if he ever decides to tell Charles the truth he feels as though Charles would one day kill him.Charles feels that Adams father look out for Adam more than he does for him.Over the years when Adam was in the army and brotherly relationship was bonding together.When Adam finally came home to visit Charles they both heard the tragic news of their fathers death.Few days they received his fathers document and saw that his father have been lying to them all along.In my opinion i think the money his father had left was for Adam because of how his father gave Adam all the attention.
ReplyDeleteThat Timothy wants to say that Timothy believes: Honesty isnt the best policy parce que.. sometimes we have to go around the truth to suceed. For instance, Cathy had to lie in order to start new so she doesnt have to share those experiences she did in the past.
ReplyDeleteHonesty is the best policy, at least when talking about East of Eden. In the novel's situations, being honest and straightforward is the sign of good intentions. For example, after Adam marries Cathy, Charles comes right out and tries to warn Adam of his dislike and suspicions of Cathy. Later in the novel, after Cathy shoots Adam and leaves him, Adam tries to sugarcoat the incident when questioned by the sheriff. However, the sheriff sees right through Adam's lies. "The truth will out!"
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