In the novel Of Mice and Men the author, John Steinbeck, emphasizes the element of loneliness and the characters feelings of being lonely. In the book, it describes how the most men that work on ranches come and go. Since they come and go, they do not have time to form friendships. This is why cathouses such as Susy’s place were very popular around this time. The best examples of this in the book are the skinner Slim, the old swamper Candy, and the stable buck Crooks.
One of the most intriguing and interesting characters in the book is Slim. Although he is a well-respected figure on the ranch, he exposes his feelings of being lonely. On page 41, George is talking about what happens when guys go around on ranches alone, he says that
One of the most intriguing and interesting characters in the book is Slim. Although he is a well-respected figure on the ranch, he exposes his feelings of being lonely. On page 41, George is talking about what happens when guys go around on ranches alone, he says that