“Of Mice and Men” written by John Steinbeck has remain one of America’s most read novel. Since this story was first published many adaptations has occur from the written work a Broadway play and three acclaimed films. When comparing the novel and the film version there certainly are oblivious differences between the two. However what remains is the integrity of the contents of the written word. The film version simply is a visual presentation of the book. If the written word has depth it could stand on it’s on as in the case of “Of Mice and Men”. The film can allow the director to capture all of the themes comprised in the book to produce a quintessential film. Symbolism …show more content…
This is complete contrariety to the novel, which initiates in a calm, wistful environment. The river is important in the novel; however it didn’t seem as significant. The sequence of events in the film seems to follow a chronological order despite the disparity of the novel. I believe the director did this so that it would be easy to follow and to comprehend for the audience. Many locations of conversation s were change in the movie. In the film George confesses the incident in Weeds to Slim outside, whereas in the novel this happened in the bunkhouse. Numerous scenes are deleted from the film to conserve time. To cite an illustration, the scene in Crook’s room is cut down considerably. In the novel, Lennie talks to Crooks, and then Candy enters, Curly’s wife follows. They tell about their ambition, and Curly’s wife responds with negativity; “Baloney” she says, and continues to insult them. Crooks stands-up to her and she threaten s him with a lynching.
Music and sound effects were used and the music needed to be very effective since gasp the audience‘s attention. Slow melancholy music helps to develop a sullen atmosphere like when Candy is shown all alone as the others go off to work, after his dog has been shot. This sad music stimulates sympathy. Just as the music they used to create suspense and apprehension like in the scene where Curly and the other men were searching for Lennie. Music can help to create a concise message and or thought pattern even when there is no dialogue. Music also sets the tone on a scene as