to explain my opinion. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck tells a story about the Great Depression. The setting of the novella is a Ranch in the Great Depression. The Great Depression was a time in American history where everyone is struggling to survive. Of Mice and Men leaves the reader feeling dark and haunted. John Steinbeck describes a word where the American dream is an illusion. Steinbeck paints a dark portrait of America in the 1930s. Steinbeck reveals the challenges of the Great Depression
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Loneliness‚ however‚ played a major part in what originally lead to this catastrophe. As stated in the novel‚ “I seen her give Slim the eye. Curley never seen it. An’ I seen her give Carlson the eye" (Steinbeck np). As perceived in this quotation‚ the old man‚ Candy‚ believes she gives “the eye” to the other men on the ranch. What makes him think or see that? This is an unfair conclusion made. It is not her fault that she is considered to be this way. On
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Lennie‚ supported by Slim (who says “You hadda’ ”) is the most merciful course of action. In the novel’s final chapter we have an interesting insight into Lennie’s thought. Until now we have had to read his mind from his words and actions. Here‚ Steinbeck describes how first his Aunt Clara and second an imaginary talking rabbit‚ lecture Lennie on his stupidity and failure to respect George. From this we see how‚ in his confused fashion‚ Lennie does understand‚ and try to cope with‚ his mental weakness
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Also because of his race he is prejudiced against for example by Curley’s wife. Steinbeck shows sympathy for crooks by portraying all the negativity in his life‚ for example the size of his room‚ and the fact he has ointment for his crooked back. One of the ways that Steinbeck creates sympathy for Crooks is through his description of him. In chapter 4 the reader learns that Crooks is ‘aloof’ but despite this Steinbeck manages to create compassion for him. The reader fully understands the distance
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Show how Steinbeck shows two characters making difficult decisions in Of mice and Men A decision can either have a good or bad outcome. In ‘Of Mice and Men’ characters are made to take difficult decisions which could change their lives. In this essay‚ I will be analyzing ways in which Steinbeck portrays (shows) difficult decisions made by characters‚ in the novel. George makes some tough decisions which all lead him to his misery. When George and Lennie are sitting near the fire‚ George says to
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I could go get a job an’ work‚ an’ no trouble. No mess at all‚ and when the end of the month come I could take my fifty bucks and go into town and get whatever I want. why I could stay in a cat house all night.” (Steinbeck 11). With Lennie around‚ they both are conservative and save for the “American Dream” of owning land together. Without each other‚ their lives would change dramatically and they would both face negative consequences. The two workers being close
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and you were acting happy in public‚ how would other people see and interpret your emotions? People’s’ reactions really highlight the human condition and give us new views on it. A book that really displays this is the book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. A theme that I found to identify and shape the human condition is: Throughout Steinbeck’s story‚ Of Mice and Men‚ he pushes to show that we humans and our different perspectives shape how we treat certain people‚ whether with kindness and empathy
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“Of Mice and Men “by John Steinbeck tells of two partners- George and Lennie- with goals to get enough money to obtain a home of their own. The two are put down by those around them. They tell them that too many other people come by with the same dream and it won’t be achieved‚ but they keep hope. The theme of this tale is that people who are misjudged are often mistreated. Three people in the novella that suffered mistreatment are Crooks‚ Lennie‚ and Curley’s wife. Crooks is criticized because
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resentment towards Lennie because of Lennies actions. He looses George jobs and money constantly having to move on to another place. He states this in the words of Steinbeck (11). His anger leaves him suddenly and then feels ashamed‚
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After reading the novel of “ Of Mice and Men ” written by John Steinbeck‚ I have learned to value the meaning the friendship. Throughout the novel the friendship between Lennie and George was unbelievably strong. The friendship between the two men has changed me and helps me to value friends and think more of helping them and support them. In the story “ Of Mice and Men ” the strong bond between Lennie and George had made them very special‚ “Hardly none of the guys ever travel together.” (pg 39)
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