East of Eden

Who is the antagonist in East of Eden by John Steinbeck?

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Cathy Ames is the primary antagonist. Charles and Cyrus are also antagonists. Cal, however, begins in the form of Cain (story of Cain and Abel) and transitions into a protagonist, utilizing 'timshel' (or the power for humans to opt for good or evil) to guide his actions.