Of Mice and Men is a story written by the American author John Steinbeck. It was published in 1937 during the Great Depression. It is widely based on his earlier life as a hobo, where he traveled around for work. The book has been adapted to the screen several times - latest in 1992 by Gary Sinise.
The book itself is one of the most controversial books in newer time, and even though it is mandatory reading in most US high-schools its contentious subjects have been target of censors all over the country for both vulgarity and an offensive and racist language.
Lennie and George, like most people, both had a dream. Their dream to live on a farm was an expression for multiple things - literally but mainly figuratively. Living as a hobo during …show more content…
- yes, selfish dream)
Second, loneliness is a big theme in the book, and as Crooks also claims, loneliness tears apart a mans soul. Crooks, Candy and Curley's wife are good examples of this, since they all have been exposed to racism due to race, age and gender, respectively. George's relationships with Lennie is complicated to say it the least. Lennie is a born troublemaker, which is also expressed multiple times throughout the story. But George holds on to Lennie regardless of his irrational behavior, which tells us that he really cares for him. On the other hand it could also be an expression of loneliness. Without Lennie, George does not have anyone, and he might be afraid to be on his own, even though it would make things a lot easier for him. So despite the frustration of taking care of him, he stays with Lennie because otherwise it would mean going through life on his own.
Third and last, innocence is a major theme of the book. Lennie did not invent the wheel. He has some form of mental disability, that makes it really hard for him to understand the consequences of his actions, which obviously creates some problems. Lennie does not
Lennie and George, like most people, both had a dream. Their dream to live on a farm was an expression for multiple things - literally but mainly figuratively. Living as a hobo during …show more content…
- yes, selfish dream)
Second, loneliness is a big theme in the book, and as Crooks also claims, loneliness tears apart a mans soul. Crooks, Candy and Curley's wife are good examples of this, since they all have been exposed to racism due to race, age and gender, respectively. George's relationships with Lennie is complicated to say it the least. Lennie is a born troublemaker, which is also expressed multiple times throughout the story. But George holds on to Lennie regardless of his irrational behavior, which tells us that he really cares for him. On the other hand it could also be an expression of loneliness. Without Lennie, George does not have anyone, and he might be afraid to be on his own, even though it would make things a lot easier for him. So despite the frustration of taking care of him, he stays with Lennie because otherwise it would mean going through life on his own.
Third and last, innocence is a major theme of the book. Lennie did not invent the wheel. He has some form of mental disability, that makes it really hard for him to understand the consequences of his actions, which obviously creates some problems. Lennie does not