By Golda Bhebhe. “Of Mice and Men.” In the novel “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck we are introduced to two main characters‚ George Milton and Lennie Small. These men are close friends who travel together looking for employment in America in the 1930s. Lennie is quite a simple guy who sometimes gets into trouble. Steinbeck uses a range of writing techniques to portray Lennie and we are left at the end feeling very sad that he has had to die. When we first meet Lennie and George we immediately
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From the early 1900’s‚ society has strictly judged people by the way they look or where they come from. We still see this act of judgement re-occur in this day and age‚ unfortunately. In the novella Of Mice and Men‚ we clearly see the cruel conditions and situations that occurred during the Great Depression. This fantastic novel showcases the lives of two migrant workers‚ George and Lennie‚ who struggle to find a job and the stereotypical judgements of Lennie who is mentally disabled. In their
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Companionship The book “Of Mice and Men” features great friendships and great rivalries. However‚ some of these people only desire the companionship of others. The two characters Crooks and Curley’s wife are the most desperate when it comes to the need of friendship‚ often resorting to even the most desperate of measures to get some of the attention they want. Crooks and Curley’s wife crave the attention of others‚ but are not able to achieve companionship. Curley’s wife has resorted to almost everything
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in his job. His voice is the voice of rationalism. When Carlson suggests killing Candy’s dog‚ Candy appeals to Slim as the final authority. Slim is so respected and admired on the ranch that even Curley listens to him. When Lennie smashes Curley’s hand‚ Slim is the one who intercedes and tells Curley he will not have George and Lennie fired. Slim understands Curley’s fear of ridicule‚ and he uses that fear to help George and Lennie. Slim also inspires confidences because he is not judgmental. When
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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is book of many themes; one that is very prominent is loneliness. Loneliness is common in many people’s lives and that is also true for the lives of the characters of the book. Almost all characters in the book are lonely in one way or the other. The main characters of the book are George and Lennie. Even though these two seem to have each other‚ they are both lonesome in a way. Lennie’s mental retardation isolates him from many people. George is the only person
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OMAM (3 POSSIBLE TO REVISE MORE THAN OTHERS) CROOKS Loves ‘torturing’ Lennie about George’s disappearance Racial injustice Curley’s Wife has greater authority Casuality of ‘nigger’ CURLEY’S WIFE ‘a girl’ ‘flopped like a fish’ Listen‚ Nigger’ ‘Where’s Curley?’ NO NAME ‘tart’ CURLEY Curley is the boss’s son‚ so he doesn’t need to work like the ordinary ranch
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The book‚ Of Mice and Men‚ is one that invokes thought in the reader. Although the book is well written‚ the movie does not come close to those same standards. After reading the book‚ then watchisng the movie‚ I saw some major differences as well as some insignificant differences. However‚ there were a few that were very obvious. One glaring difference that I saw involved the character simply known as "Curley’s wife". One difference transpired during a scene that greatly influenced what I thought
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society‚ social barriers place limits on people and greatly influence them‚ especially on those who are affected by various kinds of discrimination‚ such as racism and sexism. Of Mice and Men‚ by John Steinbeck‚ explores the social barriers of the 1930s placed upon the people of the time. In chapter four of Of Mice and Men‚ Steinbeck exemplifies how social barriers prevent the characters from achieving authentic relationships. When these barriers are eliminated‚ friendships and dreams can be realized;
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D I F F E R E N T P O W E R R E L AT I O N S H I P S I N S E C T I O N 4 I N O F M I C E AND MEN In Section 4 in Of Mice and Men‚ John Steinbeck‚ the author‚ decides to put four characters in the section/scene. The four characters are: Crooks‚ Lennie‚ Candy and Curley’s Wife. In this scene‚ Steinbeck portrays power through the characters. He portrays different types of power and uses different methods to show us the power relationship through the four characters. Steinbeck presents differing
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The Great Depression was an ear of hardship for many‚ and kept several people from accomplishing even the most basic goals and dreams. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck tells a story of two friends‚ George Milton and Lennie Small. And their search for a better life in rural California. George‚ a smart but small and wiry laborer‚ and Lennie‚ a giant man who is mentally challenged‚ take jobs bucking barley on a large ranch outside of Salinas and try to save money to get a place of their own. On the
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