How is Curley presented by Steinbeck in Of Mice and Men? Curley is one of ‘Of Mice and Men’s’ major characters. Although he does not appear to hold a central role‚ he is very important in other respects. The first of these is the way in which he treats George and Lennie‚ and the ranch workers in general on the ranch. Curley is the boss’ son. Therefore he acts like he is the boss himself. He orders the others around‚ and‚ although it is true that he does hold some power on the ranch‚ he does not
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another character through their actions‚ speech and the way they behave around them‚ and if they change their behaviour around other people‚ for example Curley acts as if he’s the best in the world at everything around Lennie because he tries to beat him up but he doesn’t act that way towards Slim‚ who is more dominant and powerful than him in terms of dominance‚ but not in terms of ranch hierarchy. Power is presented through friendship by the way Lennie and George are unable to function without each
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Explore the theme of loneliness in Of Mice and Men Whilst reading the novel‚ ‘Of Mice and Men’ it becomes apparent that loneliness‚ is one of the main themes that is carried throughout the book. This theme is symbolised in almost every character‚ each expressing loneliness in their own way. From Crooks‚ the misunderstood black man who wasn’t always discriminated against; Curley’s Wife‚ the only woman on the ranch who had dreams of being something much bigger‚ to the leading characters George and
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want to be that way but when Lennie forgets things or acts childish he gets frustrated. “I could get along so easy and so nice if I hadn’t have you on my tail”(7) Ever since Lennie’s Aunt Clara died George had been taking care of him. George always wishes that he was lonely like all the other guys on the ranch but sadly he got stuck with Lennie. It seems like deep down George’s dreams aren’t to own a ranch with Lennie but to be alone and away from Lennie. George is nice to the men on the ranch but
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Compare how Shakespeare and Steinbeck present villains and victims in ‘Othello’ and ‘Of Mice and Men’. By Bushra Begum Both ‘Othello’ and ‘Of Mice and Men’ are tragedies about society’s villains and victims and how their pursuit of love‚ hopes and dreams leads them to death and destruction. William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ (1603) is based on a Greek tragedy; the setting is in Venice and then Cyprus‚ which reflects Othello transforming into a powerful and dominant hero to a ‘Monstrous’ devil. Briefly
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Throughout the novel "Of Mice and Men" we come across certain parts in the book that gives us‚ the reader an insight into the ending of the story. We come across the death of Candy’s dog that marks a major omen in the story. There are also some quotes that are like parallels to the end of the story‚ although the reader can interpret them as bad omens‚ the characters have no idea. Therefore‚ I think that the dog is a symbol of the treatment meted out to the old or those considered inconvenient or
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This chapter begins with George and Slim talking‚ George remembered that he promised Lennie the first chance he got‚ he’d get him a puppy since Slim’s dog just gave birth to many‚ George asked him for one to give to Lennie. Slim agrees happily and George insists on calling Lennie a dumb person for wanting a puppy‚ however not crazy or aggressive in any means. Slim enjoys having George and Lennie here‚ their friendship is nothing like his ever seen there‚ and it brings a little more happiness into
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Explore the use of setting in the novel ‘The Road’ The novel ‘The Road’ opens after great disaster has struck leaving many barren lands and few living beings. Within the first few pages we are introduced to this on-going long road of travel which will supposedly lead them to safety in the south‚ although the two main characters of this novel - the man and the boy – encounter very low temperatures and scarce necessities (food‚ water‚ clothing and shelter) they do not seem to find danger just yet
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Text Response- Of Mice and Men The 1937 novella of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck engrossed the audience with the plot providing great detail. The author portrays a realistic story about the Great Depression in America during the 1930s and the effects it had on the farm workers and the issues they experienced. Steinbeck employs many narrative techniques with meticulous care. The author uses many examples of foreshadowing and symbolism in the text. A considerable measure of anticipation can be felt
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Book review: “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is a touching tale of the friendship between two men--set against the backdrop of the United States during the depression of the 1930s. The book addresses the real hopes and dreams of working-class America. Steinbeck’s short novel raises the lives of the poor and dispossessed to a higher‚ symbolic level. The novel opens with two workers who are crossing the country on foot to find work. George is a cynical‚ irresolute
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