East of Eden Part 3

"If Aron should come upon a anthill..he would lie on his stomach and watch...If ...Cal came upon the same anthill, he would kick it to pieces.." (pg 348.) Aron is a calm and collective soul. He is sensitive and open and even his affection towards others is compared to that of a puppy. Based on the description Cal is seen as more of an aggressive soul. He would go out of his way to kick the ants' home to pieces just to see them run in terror. He prays on the puppy like emotions or the weaknesses in others. Cal finds  joy "and the sense of triumph" in the destruction of controlled ambiance.