Steinbeck Essay

duos are a common find in fictional media. While it can’t be said that George Milton and Lennie Small, from John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men, were the first, it can be assumed that the conflicts faced between them inspired many modern works. Steinbeck portrays George and Lennie as having a sibling-like relationship. Through this, George realizes that Lennie’s existence is holding him back, and only putting Lennie even further in harm’s way. This leads us to the theme that sometimes, in…

rabbits in the cages…” (Steinbeck 14). Lennie’s mental conditions cause his ability to strive to weaken, limiting him to lower goals and expectations from others. His personality is very soft and kind, and his dream of tending to rabbits directly models these traits. Other characters see Lennie differently because of his handicap, but not in a positive way. Crooks told Lennie he was, “‘Jus’ nuts… I don’t blame the guy you travel with for keepin’ you outa sight.’” (Steinbeck 69). Lennie’s…

Steinbeck uses biblical allusions to warn the oppressors, those who lack compassion that judgement day is coming. We can visualize with his illustrations throughout the text, that; through hardships, the Joad’s can be compassionate. Rose of Sharon a key character; a character that shows no one has an excuse to why they cannot be kind. A wasted journey where the Joad’s travel to a land of deceit. During a time of the Great Depression and Dust Bowl Steinbeck, describes the Joad 's travels,…

happy, which is what Candy owed his for a lifetime companionship. The disabled elderly admitted his mistake to George saying, “‘I oughtta shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn’t oughtta of let no stranger shoot my dog’” (Steinbeck 61). Accordingly, another way that Steinbeck showed the path from devotion to treachery was George’s murder of Lennie. Likewise to Candy and his dog’s relationship was George and Lennie’s. Lennie was often given animal-like traits, being compared to a bear on…

Lennie in the following line: " He ain't bright. He(ck) of a good worker, though" (Steinbeck 34). Picture Curley is the boss' son and thinks he is superior over all of the other workers. He is married and is even more arrogant. Candy tells George a little about Curley: " He got married a couple of weeks ago. Wife lives over in the boss's house. Seems like Curley is cockier'n ever since he got married" (Steinbeck 27). Curley is stereotyped because of his short…

Greed’s Destructive Nature in The Pearl John Steinbeck expresses a theme about the destructive nature of greed in The Pearl. Plainly stated, the theme is that greed can cause destruction. Steinbeck conveys this theme through Kino’s actions after receiving the pearl and through the other character’s in the story. Steinbeck’s comment about greed’s destructive nature can clearly be seen through Kino’s actions after receiving the pearl. At first, Kino went about praising the pearl, saying it…

herself in at some point during the novella. Often, this confinement is self inflicted by the characters to defend themselves, but other forms of defence are demonstrated as well. Through the characterization of the individuals in Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck explores the ways humans tend to defend themselves against judgement when they feel they are the minority of a larger population. During the time period…

The novel, Of Mice And Men, by John Steinbeck full of many different characters, each with their own unique set of characteristics. The story takes place during the Great Depression where work and sustainability were scarce. People are forced to work menial jobs to make whatever money they can get. However, Steinbeck focuses on two characters that each use their psyche to maneuver through life with the first being George and the second being Curley. Some of the characters are shown to have…

” Lennie grinned with relief. (Steinbeck 5). This book is called “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck and takes place in the 1930’s on a ranch. The book “Of Mice and Men” has many characters with impairments. Some of the characters with disabilities are Curley, Crooks, Candy, and Lennie. One of the many characters with an impairment in the book is Curley. Curley is a small man with a big ego. For example, when Curley saw Lennie, he started sizing him up. (Steinbeck 25). Curley’s size makes him…

Steinbeck's use of archetypes and symbols in The Pearl In Steinbeck’s The Pearl, archetypes and symbols are used to develop the theme of striving for the American dream. Corruption of wealth, greed, and fate all lead to the development of this theme. Steinbeck also uses correct historical representations of that time which greater represent the theme of the American dream. The American dream can be described as innovative and industrialized to create happiness. During the 19th century…