It’s Black and White “Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts‚” stated author E.B. White. If someone is prejudice towards another‚ they view them as if they are a dirty animal‚ they belittle them and do not believe they are on equal grounds. The story “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck and Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s television series‚ “South Park” share similar messages about prejudice. First off‚ the messages that each of these pieces portray
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Find these‚ and comment on them. Answers: 1. when Curleys wife says they left all the weak ones here I think she is referring to the reality that because of their circumstances; candy‚ crooks & Lennie were not capable of visiting the whore house like the other men. Curelys wife is suggesting that they are weaker because of their incapacity to take part in some of the activities other men can. 2. In this chapter I think that Curleys wife comes across as unkind cruel and nasty. She gives off
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conversation between Candy‚ Lenny and George as Lenny and George completely assume Curley’s wife is ‘a tart’ before they have even met her! Steinbeck has presented her in this way through the words of candy‚ this shows that she was looked down upon by the men of the ranch and was victimised. I feel that Steinbeck has presented Curley’s wife in this way to represent how woman in the 1930’s were victimised and treated. Steinbeck presents Curley’s wife as Cruel and Disrespectful. “They left all the weak ones
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Prejudice is a baseless preconceived opinion regarding a specific person and/or group. “The human mind must think with the aid of categories”‚ and places what it doesn’t know much about into stereotypes (Cherry 1). It is a way to make sense of the unknown. However‚ prejudice can end up becoming harmful towards a person and/or group. Prejudice can negatively impact one’s opportunities‚ personality‚ and reputation. Prejudice can diminish any opportunities that may be available to those being judged
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Of Mice and Men ‘’Of Mice and Men’’ is a book about loneliness and there are many symbols that represent it‚ for instance the bunk house and the Crook being separated form the other men‚ a symbol of isolation because to loneliness because since Crook is black and no one is allowed to enter to Crook’s room and if you think about it Steinbeck has a variety of people of different shape‚ size‚ and gender making his own little world of different people and discrimination. In this book there are many
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By Golda Bhebhe. “Of Mice and Men.” In the novel “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck we are introduced to two main characters‚ George Milton and Lennie Small. These men are close friends who travel together looking for employment in America in the 1930s. Lennie is quite a simple guy who sometimes gets into trouble. Steinbeck uses a range of writing techniques to portray Lennie and we are left at the end feeling very sad that he has had to die. When we first meet Lennie and George we immediately
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Of Mice and Men-BR Of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck is a dramatic and somewhat comedic novel set during the Great Depression. Of Mice and Men was publish in 1937‚ during the Great Depression. This novel follows George and Lennie‚ two “bindle stiffs”‚ who have a friendship of brotherhood. George and Lennie go from ranch to ranch working trying to fund their dream of one day owning their own ranch. Unfortunately‚ Lennie has the mentality of a three year old and must be constantly looked
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Of Mice & Men Chapter Questions Chapter 1 1) Look at the way both Lennie and George are first described. How is this initial description fitting when we find out more about each man? 2) Is the relationship between George and Lennie one of friendship‚ or does George only feel obligated to take care of Lennie? What evidence can you find to support either conclusion? 3) Why does Lennie have the dead mouse? Why does George take it away? 4) What happened at the last place where Lennie and
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Of Mice and Men As human beings we understand that murder is wrong‚ but there are occasions when murder would be a more compassionate and humane choice for the victim than what they would otherwise face. This is illustrated perfectly in the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The central character‚ George‚ was morally justified in killing his friend Lennie‚ because his motives were born out of compassion. George was trying to protect his friend by killing him. Lenny was
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“Of Mice and Men” tells a tale of two men who cherish the bond and the dream they share in a world filled with brutality. George Milton is a small man‚ who took the responsibility of taking care of his half-witted and ungainly friend Lennie. The two men came to a farm to work‚ but Lennie accidentally killed the wife of the farm owner Curley. In order to save Lennie from a painful death‚ George kills Lennie with a shotgun while he is describing their dream to Lennie for the last time. It is the Purpose
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