Disabilities are an aspect of life that has become increasingly significant throughout history. Being that it is so prevalent, it is almost definite that everyone on this planet knows at least one person with some sort of disability, whether it is himself or herself or someone they know. The book titled “Of Mice and Men,” written by John Steinbeck represents many of disabilities seen in society today. From physical disabilities to mental disabilities, this book shows how those with disabilities were treated during the 1930s. The two main characters of this short novel are George and Lennie. These two characters stuck together throughout the whole novel and George always made sure Lennie was on his best behavior. It is clear that Lennie,
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In Lennie’s case, I do feel that things would be similar in the fact that he might need a mentor or someone to keep an eye on him, such as George. It is very common for those with disabilities to have an aid or mentor to help them be successful in society. For example, there is an organization called Disabled World Towards Tomorrow that pairs those with a disability with a mentor who can support them and help them become successful human beings. Depending on how severe a disability is, I do believe that aids/mentors are needed, but only to a certain extent for some people. I think it is important to allow an individual to be as independent as possible, so I feel that there is a line that needs to be made when working with someone. On the other hand, I do not believe that Lennie would work in such hard conditions if he were to live in our society today. Many jobs exist in the world today that would better fit a person with a disability, such as Lennie’s. Just because someone has a disability like Lennie, does not mean they are incapable of work. A lot of people are motivated to be the best that they can be and it is important to have jobs available that are accessible for those with disabilities to work for. Furthermore, people who had disabilities in the past were often thrown in psych wards, jails, or killed. They were treated horridly, which is why George was most likely hiding the fact that Lennie was mentally disabled. In the present day, disabilities are much more understood and accepted. Lennie would have been treated very differently in today’s society, compared to in the
In Lennie’s case, I do feel that things would be similar in the fact that he might need a mentor or someone to keep an eye on him, such as George. It is very common for those with disabilities to have an aid or mentor to help them be successful in society. For example, there is an organization called Disabled World Towards Tomorrow that pairs those with a disability with a mentor who can support them and help them become successful human beings. Depending on how severe a disability is, I do believe that aids/mentors are needed, but only to a certain extent for some people. I think it is important to allow an individual to be as independent as possible, so I feel that there is a line that needs to be made when working with someone. On the other hand, I do not believe that Lennie would work in such hard conditions if he were to live in our society today. Many jobs exist in the world today that would better fit a person with a disability, such as Lennie’s. Just because someone has a disability like Lennie, does not mean they are incapable of work. A lot of people are motivated to be the best that they can be and it is important to have jobs available that are accessible for those with disabilities to work for. Furthermore, people who had disabilities in the past were often thrown in psych wards, jails, or killed. They were treated horridly, which is why George was most likely hiding the fact that Lennie was mentally disabled. In the present day, disabilities are much more understood and accepted. Lennie would have been treated very differently in today’s society, compared to in the