Similarities Between Of Mice And Men And The Pearl By John Steinbeck
Can money buy you happiness? Is money more important than spending time with those you love? In John Steinbeck’s novella “Of Mice and Men” and “The Pearl” are very similar, sharing connections. They both share the same setting, they both share the same theme, and both share the importance of relationships during hard time.
In both of the novels, Juan Tomas and Slim both play similar roles. For Slim, he is like a mentor to George and Lennie, providing advices whenever they need help. Similar to Slim, Juan helps Kino make important decisions, telling him “You must be careful to see they do not cheat you” (the pearl 45). Slim, the respected leader of the mule team befriends George and Lennie. Later on, he protects Lennie when he gets in trouble
In both of the novels, Juan Tomas and Slim both play similar roles. For Slim, he is like a mentor to George and Lennie, providing advices whenever they need help. Similar to Slim, Juan helps Kino make important decisions, telling him “You must be careful to see they do not cheat you” (the pearl 45). Slim, the respected leader of the mule team befriends George and Lennie. Later on, he protects Lennie when he gets in trouble