Literary Devices Used In Of Mice And Men

The teacher should once again define the device used (the use of symbols by giving the topic a different meaning from its own). Next, show specific examples and have the student read them, precisely the quotes on page thirty three, paragraph five, which explains that “There was a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke. His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject, be it politics or love.” (Steinbeck 33). Nect, page twenty five paragraph three says “His eyes passed over the new men and he stopped. He glanced coldly at George and then at Lennie. His arms gradually bent at the elbows and his hands closed into fists. He stiffened and went into a slight crouch. His glance was at once calculating and pugnacious. Lennie squirmed under the look and shifted his feet …show more content…
The instructor should explain that they are used to show that Slim is described as having gravitas to his manner, and later in the text, he is also described as ageless. These are both godlike qualities, therefore, Slim can be represented by God in the novella. On the other hand, Curley is tormenting Lennie with his hostile glare. Curley often attempts to make the workers feel ashamed of themselves or successfully tortures them. Although Slim and Curley are oppposites, they can both be portrayed in a similar way to well-known beings. Last, the instructor will describe to the student that symbolism takes Of Mice and Men to another level of understanding, for the readers will have something to associate the characters with to obtain a better understanding and analysis of the