How does Steinbeck hint at trouble to come in the novel in Chapers one and two of Of Mice and Men
How Does Steinbeck hint and trouble to come later in the novel in Chapters One and Two of Of Mice and Men?
On several occasions throughout Chapters One and Two in the book of Of Mice and Men, the author- John Steinbeck- hints at trouble to come. Whether it’s Lennie and his animalistic characteristics or George and his short temper, some how there is an alarming sense of trouble to come.
The character of Lennie, who is viewed as an outcast due to his appearance and small mind, fails to know his own strengths. Throughout both chapters there are similes and metaphors referring to him being like an animal, during an argument between Lennie and George, Lennie claims, “some place I’d find a cave”. Due to Lennie’s lack of social awareness we all know that if he attempted to find a cave it would be disastrous, yet as he is more suited to the lifestyle of an animal it could be better for him as he finds it hard to fit into society; therefore he would be better off in an animal habit. Lennie can’t be trusted in certain situations and he fails to have self-control: like an animal, meaning that Lennie cannot be blamed for his actions due to his animalistic ways.
Previously, Lennie and George had a job in Weed, but when “The situation in Weed” occurred they had to leave immediately. From the outside Lennie looks scary and dangerous; yet he is the complete opposite. Referring back to Lennie’s animal-like characteristics, his actions can be misunderstood for something else: for example, in Weed Lennie stroked a woman’s dress meaning no harm, but she didn’t understand and called rape. George had to save Lennie from getting killed by the lynch mob. Still to this day, Lennie does not understand what he did or why “They run us out of Weed”. We can tell this by how he triumphantly replies to George “Like I done in Weed”. He is just happy to remember the situation in Weed, not happy to be alive and escape from the mayhem.
During their journey to the ranch, they speak
On several occasions throughout Chapters One and Two in the book of Of Mice and Men, the author- John Steinbeck- hints at trouble to come. Whether it’s Lennie and his animalistic characteristics or George and his short temper, some how there is an alarming sense of trouble to come.
The character of Lennie, who is viewed as an outcast due to his appearance and small mind, fails to know his own strengths. Throughout both chapters there are similes and metaphors referring to him being like an animal, during an argument between Lennie and George, Lennie claims, “some place I’d find a cave”. Due to Lennie’s lack of social awareness we all know that if he attempted to find a cave it would be disastrous, yet as he is more suited to the lifestyle of an animal it could be better for him as he finds it hard to fit into society; therefore he would be better off in an animal habit. Lennie can’t be trusted in certain situations and he fails to have self-control: like an animal, meaning that Lennie cannot be blamed for his actions due to his animalistic ways.
Previously, Lennie and George had a job in Weed, but when “The situation in Weed” occurred they had to leave immediately. From the outside Lennie looks scary and dangerous; yet he is the complete opposite. Referring back to Lennie’s animal-like characteristics, his actions can be misunderstood for something else: for example, in Weed Lennie stroked a woman’s dress meaning no harm, but she didn’t understand and called rape. George had to save Lennie from getting killed by the lynch mob. Still to this day, Lennie does not understand what he did or why “They run us out of Weed”. We can tell this by how he triumphantly replies to George “Like I done in Weed”. He is just happy to remember the situation in Weed, not happy to be alive and escape from the mayhem.
During their journey to the ranch, they speak