of mice and men
How does Steinbeck introduce George and Lennie in chapter 1?
John Steinbeck’s novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ was written in the 1930’s America, about two migrant workers, Lennie and George. Lennie and George both share the same dream that one day they will both have their own farm.
Steinbeck shows that George is the leader and Lennie is the follower. “They had walked in single file down the path, and even in the open one stayed behind the other.” John Steinbeck is showing us that George’s and Lennie’s relationship is more than just being friends. George is acting more like he is Lennie’s older brother and he is acting like he is a higher status than Lennie. Although Lennie is bigger and tougher looking than George, he has actually got the mind of a little child.
Steinbeck creates a clear contrast between George and Lennie. “Behind him walked his opposite, a huge man, he walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws.” Steinbeck is showing a clear contrast by using the words “walked his opposite, a huge man.” This shows the readers how small one character is and how huge the other character is.
Steinbeck compares Lennie to an animal. “…snorting into the water like a horse.” Knowing the fact that Lennie is huge, he is trying to draw a picture in people’s minds so they have an idea of what Lennie looks like and he is doing this by comparing Lennie to a horse. This will make it easier for us readers to have an image of how big he is.
Steinbeck shows that George is sometimes frustrated about Lennie’s behaviour. “So you forgot that awready, did you? I gotta tell you again, do i? Jesus Christ, you’re a crazy bastard.” This quote shows the reader that George is frustrated because he forgets everything very quickly. From this quote, we can also see that George has repeated the same thing over and over again and he is getting worried about Lennie’s behaviour.
Steinbeck shows that the two men need each other. “… I got you to look after me,
John Steinbeck’s novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ was written in the 1930’s America, about two migrant workers, Lennie and George. Lennie and George both share the same dream that one day they will both have their own farm.
Steinbeck shows that George is the leader and Lennie is the follower. “They had walked in single file down the path, and even in the open one stayed behind the other.” John Steinbeck is showing us that George’s and Lennie’s relationship is more than just being friends. George is acting more like he is Lennie’s older brother and he is acting like he is a higher status than Lennie. Although Lennie is bigger and tougher looking than George, he has actually got the mind of a little child.
Steinbeck creates a clear contrast between George and Lennie. “Behind him walked his opposite, a huge man, he walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws.” Steinbeck is showing a clear contrast by using the words “walked his opposite, a huge man.” This shows the readers how small one character is and how huge the other character is.
Steinbeck compares Lennie to an animal. “…snorting into the water like a horse.” Knowing the fact that Lennie is huge, he is trying to draw a picture in people’s minds so they have an idea of what Lennie looks like and he is doing this by comparing Lennie to a horse. This will make it easier for us readers to have an image of how big he is.
Steinbeck shows that George is sometimes frustrated about Lennie’s behaviour. “So you forgot that awready, did you? I gotta tell you again, do i? Jesus Christ, you’re a crazy bastard.” This quote shows the reader that George is frustrated because he forgets everything very quickly. From this quote, we can also see that George has repeated the same thing over and over again and he is getting worried about Lennie’s behaviour.
Steinbeck shows that the two men need each other. “… I got you to look after me,