How does one with higher knowledge look upon lesser intelligence? More often than not, people in society rank themselves above those who cannot do, nor begin to do, the things that they can do. It’s the simple things; being able to work, remember names, make friends etc… that one takes for granted. One does not know what it’s like for people that can’t do these simple things, and one can only imagine. Imagine; not remembering, struggling to fit in society, and always getting in trouble- but never understanding why. This life can be difficult to imagine, and even more difficult to actually live. Now imagine having to live with or care for someone with these limitations, these burdens, just like the characters in Of Mice and Men. In the book, John Steinbeck uses the
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In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck shows how the burden of a person brings out bitterness and anger in one. The author tells the story of mentally-handicapped Lennie and his friend, who takes care of his every need, George. George and Lennie are migrant workers who’ve traveled the country just to find work, and Lennie seems to lose them every job they get. At the beginning of the book, right before they get another chance to work, the
In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck shows how the burden of a person brings out bitterness and anger in one. The author tells the story of mentally-handicapped Lennie and his friend, who takes care of his every need, George. George and Lennie are migrant workers who’ve traveled the country just to find work, and Lennie seems to lose them every job they get. At the beginning of the book, right before they get another chance to work, the