In the novel East of Eden by John Steinbeck, the relationship between brothers is used to show opposite personalities, or at least the difference between privilege and lack. Love Medicine also uses these sibling relationships to show two sides of a coin.
Nector Kashpaw is sent to school, while Eli remains at home, which shows a division between formal Euro-American schooling and native teachings. Similarly, Henry Lamartine Jr. joins the armed forces and is sent to Viet Nam, while Lyman stays home. These situations allow for characters of the same background to have completely different life experiences. Do these experiences with other cultures amount to a privilege for one brother? Or does staying home away from such exposure equal privilege?
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