Stereotypes In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

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Stereotypes

Stereotyping affects society in almost every way. Stereotyping is an idea of a certain group of people simplifying and often demeaning, this limits individuality in addition to potential. In this story stereotyping is demonstrated in dialogue and actions made by the characters. When stereotypes are used they affect not only the stereotyped but also the one making the stereotype by limiting them to shallow minded ideals.

An example would be that Lennie is mistreated and misjudged by the way he looks as well as how he speaks. When George commands Lennie “Don’t say nothing.” he is talking about how Lennie sounds odd meaning that he will be treated differently and maybe even cost them the job. If someone judges

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