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In the story “ of Mice and Men,” Steinbeck foreshadows many impeding events either good or bad. One event that Steinbeck foreshadows continuously is the conflict between Lennie and
Curley.
From chapters, one to three Lennie is described as being extremely strong. An example of his strength can be seen at the very beginning when Lennie accidentally killed the mouse he was petting. On more than one occasion Lennie proves to be stronger than the average man.
Another example of his strength can be seen while George and Lennie were working on the farm. A worker stated he couldn't keep up with Lennie because he was too strong and could chuck barely faster then any other worker. Accompanied with his size Lennie poses a real threat
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After arriving on the farm, the friends quickly learn of Curly’s reputation for fighting people much larger than him. This foreshadows a conflict between the two which eventually happened the night everyone was in the barn. The fight resulted in Lennie crushes Curley's hand, showing just how strong Lennie can get. Another event that Steinbeck foreshadows well is the dream of the farm Lennie and
George have. Right away readers can tell Lennie has trouble remembering simple things. The fact that Lennie is able to remember the dream him and George shares shows that they’ve had the dream for a long time and the story has been re told many times.
This foreshadows that the two friends may never get the farm they deserve. When Curly overheard the two talking about their dream he asked them how much money they had saved away. The money in total between George and Lennie was relatively low showing that their dream was not a realistic one but instead was just wishful thinking to keep them moving.
Foreshadowing can also be found before the friends reach the farm. The friends were traveling because Lennie got into trouble after grabbing a lady's dress. George tells Lennie to hide in
In the story “ of Mice and Men,” Steinbeck foreshadows many impeding events either good or bad. One event that Steinbeck foreshadows continuously is the conflict between Lennie and
Curley.
From chapters, one to three Lennie is described as being extremely strong. An example of his strength can be seen at the very beginning when Lennie accidentally killed the mouse he was petting. On more than one occasion Lennie proves to be stronger than the average man.
Another example of his strength can be seen while George and Lennie were working on the farm. A worker stated he couldn't keep up with Lennie because he was too strong and could chuck barely faster then any other worker. Accompanied with his size Lennie poses a real threat
to …show more content…
After arriving on the farm, the friends quickly learn of Curly’s reputation for fighting people much larger than him. This foreshadows a conflict between the two which eventually happened the night everyone was in the barn. The fight resulted in Lennie crushes Curley's hand, showing just how strong Lennie can get. Another event that Steinbeck foreshadows well is the dream of the farm Lennie and
George have. Right away readers can tell Lennie has trouble remembering simple things. The fact that Lennie is able to remember the dream him and George shares shows that they’ve had the dream for a long time and the story has been re told many times.
This foreshadows that the two friends may never get the farm they deserve. When Curly overheard the two talking about their dream he asked them how much money they had saved away. The money in total between George and Lennie was relatively low showing that their dream was not a realistic one but instead was just wishful thinking to keep them moving.
Foreshadowing can also be found before the friends reach the farm. The friends were traveling because Lennie got into trouble after grabbing a lady's dress. George tells Lennie to hide in