Of Mice And Men Conflict And Action Analysis

“Conflict creates action, and action creates character” is a quote once written by the Greek philosopher, Aristotle. Breaking down this quote into parts, the first conflict creates action then action creates a character. First, conflict creates action means when there is a conflict people will often take action to stop the conflict. An interpretation of action creates a character is how an action can shape a character, and how others would judge or think about the character. Conflict in a story is important because with out the conflict there would be no plot. It is introduced in the rising action, later faced during the climax, and it begins to work out during falling action, and lastly, is resolved during resolution. Conflict consists of man vs man, man vs nature, man vs self, and man vs society. Of Mice and Men is a novella written by John Steinbeck. It takes place in the early 1930s during the great depression at Salina, California. The story revolves around the two main characters, Lennie and George. They both have hope to soon one day own a farm. But encounter various conflicts and challenges along their journey. The first conflict they face is man vs man. When Curley the boss’ …show more content…
The influence of George and Lennie's commitment to their dream made Slim, Candy, and Crooks, men who worked at the ranch also thought it would one day be all possible. It is the natural reaction for all men to dream. Some may have goals in which are easy to accomplish, and others may have life long ambitions. American people are hopeful and waiting for something great. In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck paints a portrait of characters who, longing for something outside of their dull lives, each have a dream in which doesn’t occur which supports Steinbeck's interpretation that the American dream is a lost