The novel, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, is an extraordinary story of two men who travel together through tough situations and remain loyal to one another. They develop a strong friendship and share many qualities. My best friend, Alla, and I have known each other for over seven years and we have a strong bond. What binds us together are our differences and loyalty, just like Lennie and George, but unlike them, we have different dreams.…
This chapter begins with George and Slim talking, George remembered that he promised Lennie the first chance he got, he’d get him a puppy since Slim’s dog just gave birth to many, George asked him for one to give to Lennie. Slim agrees happily and George insists on calling Lennie a dumb person for wanting a puppy, however not crazy or aggressive in any means. Slim enjoys having George and Lennie here, their friendship is nothing like his ever seen there, and it brings a little more happiness into his world. George at this moment thinks that Slim is the most mature and most trustworthy person around, and so he confides with him the story of how Lennie and he met back in Weed. Here we learn more about Lennie and George's relationship as friends and companions, also how they ended up together in the first place in more detail. George apparently started to take…
When Curley’s wife walks into Crookes room, most of the males are accompanying Crooks. Curley’s wife first starts by saying about the male occupants are towards her. ‘If I catch any one man, and he’s alone, I get along fine with him. But just let two of the guys get together an’ you won’t talk.’ She is implying she gets attention normally, but the males are scared to show attraction towards her when they are together because it could jeopardise their status on the Ranch or their job.…
This paragraph will be about the disgust and horror which is conveyed during chapter 3 of, Of Mice and Men during a fight between Lennie and Curley. Towards the end of the novel the fight begins where Curley ‘slashed at Lennie with his left, and then smashed down his nose with his right’, already this quote shows the power of Curley in this fight and the sheer harshness and magnitude of the whole situation. The word ’smashed’ used is onomatopoeia, meaning it’s spelt how it sounds, so the reader can almost hear the impact of the punch on Lennie’s face and are made to feel sympathy towards Lennie as he did nothing wrong and fear for what may happen to him at the hands of Curley. In addition ‘slashed’ and ‘smashed’…
"No, Lennie. I ain't mad. I never been mad, an' I ain't now. That's a thing I want ya to know"(Steinbeck 106) -George…
Need for Lennie to allow others to get to know him before he speaks to them…
In the book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck there are three characters that show person vs fate in a negative way. The book ends by George shooting Lennie at the end. George will turn into the average migrant worker because he does not have Lennie any more. Also, Crook's future is bad because of segregation. Finally, Curley's wife will not make it to Hollywood because she is married to Curley. With Lennie’s death it makes it very hard for george to try to achieve the American Dream.…
Published in 1937, John Steinbeck wrote a moving and powerful novel titled, Of Mice and Men. Steinbeck’s reliance on textual description makes the work accessible to young readers, as does his use of foreshadowing and reoccurring images. Equally important is the way Steinebeck intertwines loneliness, friendship, and sadness. A professor at the University of San Jose stated, “The near impossibility of attaining the American Dream in the face of the huge and random challenges, like natural and economic disasters became the central theme of Steinbeck’s novel” (“Of Mice and Men – Critical Reception” 1). Marxist and New Criticism were the two approaches applied to the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.…
Steinbeck has prepared the audience for what is about to happen in chapter five in many ways such as: How Lennie is always in trouble, the death of the mouse, Candy's dog, the pup etc. The way he has used this makes the readers quite aware of what might happen admirably.…
[Candy] said miserably, "You seen what they done to my dog tonight? They says he wasn't no good to himself nor nobody else”(Steinbeck 60). Candy is introduced in the start of chapter two, he is described indirectly by the narrator as a “Stoop shouldered old man”(Steinbeck 18). He is said to have a round stump on his right arm, but no hand. His dog enters later in chapter two, whom is described as a “dragfooted sheepdog, gray of a muzzle, and with pale, old eyes”(Steinbeck 26). Through these characters, Steinbeck helps the reader understand the stereotype of the uselessness of the elderly and disabled. Along with this, Candy and his dog create a parallel with George and Lennie.…
Even though the story ends with heartache, it still doesn’t remove the fact that Lennie and George knew that their friendship kept them going. John Steinbeck brings the time period of the 1930s to life in Of Mice and Men. The story captures the tale of two men, George and Lennie, use friendship and a dream to overcome challenges. Piece by piece as challenges add, it ends with serious consequences. Steinbeck displays that weakness leads to cruelty through the characters in Of Mice and Men by Crooks trying to acquire a position over Lennie, Candy’s dog dying, and Curley’s wife speaking to Crooks.…
Many diseases and disorders were not discovered until fairly recent years. This is the case for a disorder called autism. John Steinbeck’s novel “Of Mice and Men” was set during the Great Depression, and the story portrays a man named Lennie with a disorder that people during that time did not understand, so they treated him as if he were mentally impaired. Today, Speech-Language pathologists recognize Lennie as being autistic. “Of Mice and Men” portrays the characteristics of autism and how people who were ignorant of the true disorder crudely handled the situation. This story shows readers how much progress the field of Speech-Language pathology has made in diagnosing and treating people who suffer from autism.…
Capturing the curiosity being produced by the reader, George grasps most of the attention starting as soon as his name is mentioned for the first time in the novel. In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck, the author of the novel, vividly shows the development in George’s character. Both George’s compassion for the world and people around him and the way in which he controls himself change rapidly as he progresses over the three days in which the novel takes place. From dealing with Lennie’s disability to simply hold himself together on the ranch, George demonstrates how people can change and mature quickly. By tracing George’s journey throughout the novel, readers can better appreciate George as a character and Steinbeck’s overall message.…
The purpose of many books is to convey the characters' struggles and experiences of everyday life which are similar to what people have experienced in modern and past societies. John Steinbeck, an American author, reveals these subjects throughout his books. Steinbeck explores these struggles primarily in the books The Pearl and Of Mice and Men as the characters attempt to change their situations all while preserving their relationships. In the two books, Steinbeck reveals the themes of relationships and the pursuit of happiness which have various similarities and differences.…
Humans have a hunger for human connection, whether it is physical or emotional. This human connection is called friendship. You cannot judge someone on their possessions or on their mental abilities. That has nothing to do with a friendship Sometimes a strong friendship can shape you into a better person. I believe that George and Lennie’s friendship in the novel, Of Mice and Men, have good qualities of a strong friendship. Sharing similar values, being encouraging, and being there for each other, are 3 strong qualities of a great friendship.…
