Tragic Hero In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men
Of Mice and Men
What does it take to be a tragic hero? “A tragic hero is defined as a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat,” (dictionary.com). The character that I think fits this category is George Milton, a migrant farm worker who travels around to earn some money with his friend Lennie Small. Taking care of Lennie is not easy because he is mentally ill and he gets in trouble often. George took the responsibility to take care of him for his Aunt Clara even though he knew it would put his future at risk.
George is a hardworking migrant worker who is trying to earn some money to own a ranch that he and Lennie dream about. Without Lenni it would be possible for George toalready have bought a farm. Lennie just decelerates this by always causing trouble and being fired. Since Lennie is mentally ill, George has to take careof him. However, with his disability and causing trouble, it makes it hard for George and Lennie to keep a stable job. For example, in the book George says, “You get in trouble. You do bad things and i got to get you out,” (Steinbeck 11). To keep Lennie out of trouble, George is always reminding him that they won’t be able to accomplish their dream of owning a ranch …show more content…
George thought it would be the best for Lennie to be killed by him than by Curley. If Curley would have killed him, he would have made it a slow and painful death. George realizes his failed attempt to take Lennie into the real world after it was too late. Once Lennie killed Curly’s wife, he realizes and regrets the mistake he had made. George had to commit a horrible act upon his friend out of love. Lennie's death represents manythings.It represents George's release into freedom and responsibility over Lennie. George killing Lennie was better for him and society because now he won't be a threat and he was killed out of
What does it take to be a tragic hero? “A tragic hero is defined as a great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat,” (dictionary.com). The character that I think fits this category is George Milton, a migrant farm worker who travels around to earn some money with his friend Lennie Small. Taking care of Lennie is not easy because he is mentally ill and he gets in trouble often. George took the responsibility to take care of him for his Aunt Clara even though he knew it would put his future at risk.
George is a hardworking migrant worker who is trying to earn some money to own a ranch that he and Lennie dream about. Without Lenni it would be possible for George toalready have bought a farm. Lennie just decelerates this by always causing trouble and being fired. Since Lennie is mentally ill, George has to take careof him. However, with his disability and causing trouble, it makes it hard for George and Lennie to keep a stable job. For example, in the book George says, “You get in trouble. You do bad things and i got to get you out,” (Steinbeck 11). To keep Lennie out of trouble, George is always reminding him that they won’t be able to accomplish their dream of owning a ranch …show more content…
George thought it would be the best for Lennie to be killed by him than by Curley. If Curley would have killed him, he would have made it a slow and painful death. George realizes his failed attempt to take Lennie into the real world after it was too late. Once Lennie killed Curly’s wife, he realizes and regrets the mistake he had made. George had to commit a horrible act upon his friend out of love. Lennie's death represents manythings.It represents George's release into freedom and responsibility over Lennie. George killing Lennie was better for him and society because now he won't be a threat and he was killed out of