Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
John Steinbeck
World Literature
Mrs. Finke
December 7, 2012
Of Mice and Men: A Classic for the Ages
Thesis: Despite some impurity Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck should be considered as a classic due to its honesty, truth, loveliness, justice and of good report.
I. Introduction
II. Impurity
A. Swearing
B. Violence
C. Economic poverty
D. Psychological corruption
III. Honesty
A. Steinbeck’s Life
1. Steinbeck’s thematic vision
2. Wrote about his experience
IV. Truth
A. Relationship between George and Lennie in their social economic environment
B. Compassion toward the victims
C. Friendship
V. Loveliness
A. Loyalty
B. Foreshadowing
VI. Justice
A. Human rights
B. Commitment
VII. Of Good Report
A. Popularity
B. Novel Prize
VIII. Conclusion
Wendy Park
World Literature
Mrs. Finke
November 27, 2012
Of Mice and Men: A Classic of the age
Can a book with impure values be considered a classic? Of Mice and Men speaks about the anger within the American society. Steinbeck’s straightforward way of expressing his opinion appeals to many readers who like to see life as it really is. This well-known novel has influenced many people, and continues to influence people today. Despite some impurity in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the book should be considered a classic due to it is honesty, truth, loveliness, justice and good report.
First of all, despite of some impurity Of Mice and Men has, it is still considered as a classic. There are four themes of impurity: swear words, violence, economic poverty, psychological corruption. First example of impurity is swearing words. The main character, George, uses many swear words in his conversations. This is seen when he says to Lennie, “The h*** with
John Steinbeck
World Literature
Mrs. Finke
December 7, 2012
Of Mice and Men: A Classic for the Ages
Thesis: Despite some impurity Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck should be considered as a classic due to its honesty, truth, loveliness, justice and of good report.
I. Introduction
II. Impurity
A. Swearing
B. Violence
C. Economic poverty
D. Psychological corruption
III. Honesty
A. Steinbeck’s Life
1. Steinbeck’s thematic vision
2. Wrote about his experience
IV. Truth
A. Relationship between George and Lennie in their social economic environment
B. Compassion toward the victims
C. Friendship
V. Loveliness
A. Loyalty
B. Foreshadowing
VI. Justice
A. Human rights
B. Commitment
VII. Of Good Report
A. Popularity
B. Novel Prize
VIII. Conclusion
Wendy Park
World Literature
Mrs. Finke
November 27, 2012
Of Mice and Men: A Classic of the age
Can a book with impure values be considered a classic? Of Mice and Men speaks about the anger within the American society. Steinbeck’s straightforward way of expressing his opinion appeals to many readers who like to see life as it really is. This well-known novel has influenced many people, and continues to influence people today. Despite some impurity in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the book should be considered a classic due to it is honesty, truth, loveliness, justice and good report.
First of all, despite of some impurity Of Mice and Men has, it is still considered as a classic. There are four themes of impurity: swear words, violence, economic poverty, psychological corruption. First example of impurity is swearing words. The main character, George, uses many swear words in his conversations. This is seen when he says to Lennie, “The h*** with
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