A monster defines “a person who arouses horror through wickedness, cruelty, etc.”. This idea shines through above all in the character of Cathy Ames, a true monster. She lacks any moral sense and shows it by causing much harm and damage to every being she encounters. Throughout the novel East of Eden, the author, John Steinbeck, demonstrates evil as an innate characteristic that only grows over time due to a growing lust for power. From early childhood, Cathy commits crimes unimaginable for any stable individual. He cannot distinguish right from wrong and finds pleasure in cruelty. Steinbeck uses Cathy to show what an innately evil woman truly looks like. He presents it by explaining how one can be “born without kindness” or “the potential of consciousness,” just as one could be born without an arm (95). Cathy Ames is brought into the world with the traits and qualities that lead her to sin throughout her life. From birth, she is different from others and uses her differences to shake the world around her. She comes into the world without the skills to be considered a "normal" woman. Her upbringing didn't lead her to this because her parents support her and always want the best for her. Cathy, given everything she wants, has no reason to act deceptively; it cannot change. He often resembles an animal, hurting Sam Hamilton "the way a terrier" attacks a sack (253). Cathy even admits that she "would rather be a dog" than a human (321). Over time, as her lust for power and domination increases, she becomes more and more monstrous and almost inhuman. Cathy Ames despises drinking alcohol because of the sensation the drink gives her. A reaction overwhelms her “that neither she nor [the others]” can control (9... middle of paper... needs to decide quickly and confidently, and does so with confidence. Therefore Cathy considers herself a decisive personality, but not when the issues concern morality. Towards the end of the novel, Cathy wishes to improve herself but physically cannot, so she resorts to suicide, indicating how much desperation and self-hatred Ames has in her heart , scheming and sadistic who knows how to manipulate others to perform any act she desires. Cathy destroys lives without penance. She is the embodiment of pure evil, driven by low self-esteem, desperation and love. Since she has no conscience, Cathy does not allow herself an honest choice on which path. undertake throughout his life. Steinbeck uses his character to describe how society becomes blinded by the need for control, while some may simply be born blind..