“I used to think the worst thing in life is to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel all alone” (Robin Williams). Feeling alone is a common feeling; however, this loneliness is moreso driven by those around us, which can lead to the development of isolation. Connections can be made between John Steinbeck’s nobel prize speech when he claims writers are “charged with exposing our many grievous faults and failures, with dredging up to the light out dark and dangerous dreams for the purpose of improvement” . Therefore, when noticing the different characteristics within John Steinbeck’s Of Mice And Men, situations regarding the “faults and failures” of humans are “dredged up to the light”
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Crooks pushes Lennie out of his room quickly by murmuring, “I ain’t wanted in the bunkhouse, and you ain't wanted in my room...cause I’m black” (68). Initially, Lennie attempts to befriend Crooks as he claims he “ain’t wanted...cause [he’s] black” thus demonstrating his dismissive actions to those he feels will judge his skin color. Moreover, by noticing the repetition of “I ain’t wanted”, it is clear that Crooks truly feels rejected, increasing his seclusion out of fear. However, in allowing this to be “dredged up to the light”, he finally begins to break down some of the walls he has built “for the purpose of self improvement”. After Lennie’s pleads to enter, “Crooks scowled, but Lennie’s disarming smile defeated him. ‘Come on in and set a while’ said Crooks ” (68). Furthermore, the socialization Crooks attempts to have with Lennie demonstrates his final understanding of the sorrowful loneliness he lives in and the effort he is beginning to put forth “for the purpose of self improvement”. At last, Crooks’ behavior indicates the partial release of his fear of judgment and rejection and instead recognizes the importance of …show more content…
In recalling the night of his dog’s death, Candy says, “They says he wasn’t no good to himself not nobody else. When they can me here I wisht somebody’d shoot me” (59). The devastation of Candy is evident by his horrific reaction, furthering his loneliness and eliminating the only thing he had to keep him company. Subsequently, when Candy says that he “wisht somebody’d shoot [him]”, he speaks with vulnerability in expressing his loneliness to George and Lennie. Additionally, by noticing Lennie and George’s bond, Candy’s character is further portrayed as lonely and in need of self improvement. Moreover, the excitement in sharing the future indirectly demonstrates Candy’s desperation to be with others. As Candy overhears George and Lennie talking about the farm, he interrupts by remarking, “I’d make a will an’ leave my share to you guys in case I kick off, ‘cause I ain’t got no relatives nor nothing” (58). In regards to this, by attempting to improve Candy’s situation, his loneliness is “brought into the light” by joining George and Lennie on their dream. Lastly, Candy’s lonely life on the ranch contrasts the uniqueness in having a best friend to walk through life
Crooks pushes Lennie out of his room quickly by murmuring, “I ain’t wanted in the bunkhouse, and you ain't wanted in my room...cause I’m black” (68). Initially, Lennie attempts to befriend Crooks as he claims he “ain’t wanted...cause [he’s] black” thus demonstrating his dismissive actions to those he feels will judge his skin color. Moreover, by noticing the repetition of “I ain’t wanted”, it is clear that Crooks truly feels rejected, increasing his seclusion out of fear. However, in allowing this to be “dredged up to the light”, he finally begins to break down some of the walls he has built “for the purpose of self improvement”. After Lennie’s pleads to enter, “Crooks scowled, but Lennie’s disarming smile defeated him. ‘Come on in and set a while’ said Crooks ” (68). Furthermore, the socialization Crooks attempts to have with Lennie demonstrates his final understanding of the sorrowful loneliness he lives in and the effort he is beginning to put forth “for the purpose of self improvement”. At last, Crooks’ behavior indicates the partial release of his fear of judgment and rejection and instead recognizes the importance of …show more content…
In recalling the night of his dog’s death, Candy says, “They says he wasn’t no good to himself not nobody else. When they can me here I wisht somebody’d shoot me” (59). The devastation of Candy is evident by his horrific reaction, furthering his loneliness and eliminating the only thing he had to keep him company. Subsequently, when Candy says that he “wisht somebody’d shoot [him]”, he speaks with vulnerability in expressing his loneliness to George and Lennie. Additionally, by noticing Lennie and George’s bond, Candy’s character is further portrayed as lonely and in need of self improvement. Moreover, the excitement in sharing the future indirectly demonstrates Candy’s desperation to be with others. As Candy overhears George and Lennie talking about the farm, he interrupts by remarking, “I’d make a will an’ leave my share to you guys in case I kick off, ‘cause I ain’t got no relatives nor nothing” (58). In regards to this, by attempting to improve Candy’s situation, his loneliness is “brought into the light” by joining George and Lennie on their dream. Lastly, Candy’s lonely life on the ranch contrasts the uniqueness in having a best friend to walk through life