Prosperity, love, and dreams, are all results of connections shared with others. In times of devastation, these relationships provide support and aspiration. By taking on the burdens of others, one does not only aid another person but also ourselves. Friendship is a two way street in which both reap the rewards of support from each other. The aid of another is not enough to term a calamity, but enough to create an impact and better both individuals. That impact slows the domino effect that is austerity and inspires dreams for the future. "Of Mice and Men", a novella by John Steinbeck, tells how friendship is the key to overcoming atrocity. The main characters and best friends, Lennie and George, travel from city to city in search of work. It
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During the time of the Great Depression, that way of thinking was scarce. Through friendship between Lennie and George, Steinbeck illustrates the significance of companionship. Together they overcome austerity and maintain optimism by harnessing support from each other.
Many face difficult struggles in life, such as, economic hardship. Without someone to share one's burdens with they can seldom surpass austerity. Companionship helps one remain optimistic towards the future. Throughout Of Mice and Men, the characters experience constant heartbreak; especially labor workers. Lennie and George's peers dream of a better life, but can't live it due to the devastation of the Great Depression. Thus, it is challenging for the men to be alone; due to, lack of encouragement to keep them reaching for the future. As George put it, "guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don't belong no place. They come to ranches and work . . . and the first thing you know they're poundin their tail on some other ranch. They got nothing to look ahead to” (Steinbeck 14). The Great Depression, was reasonably named after the difficulty and sadness many faced. People
During the time of the Great Depression, that way of thinking was scarce. Through friendship between Lennie and George, Steinbeck illustrates the significance of companionship. Together they overcome austerity and maintain optimism by harnessing support from each other.
Many face difficult struggles in life, such as, economic hardship. Without someone to share one's burdens with they can seldom surpass austerity. Companionship helps one remain optimistic towards the future. Throughout Of Mice and Men, the characters experience constant heartbreak; especially labor workers. Lennie and George's peers dream of a better life, but can't live it due to the devastation of the Great Depression. Thus, it is challenging for the men to be alone; due to, lack of encouragement to keep them reaching for the future. As George put it, "guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don't belong no place. They come to ranches and work . . . and the first thing you know they're poundin their tail on some other ranch. They got nothing to look ahead to” (Steinbeck 14). The Great Depression, was reasonably named after the difficulty and sadness many faced. People