Men of War

In the works To Kill a Mockingbird and Of Mice and Men, gender constructs the literary Other through the experiences of Curley’s wife and of Scout, two characters who may seem considerably different at first, but share more commonalities than meets the eye (one is a young, unconventional female in a time…

is just one of the many life lessons that Steinbeck wrote about. When George kills Lennie, he faces an internal conflict. He now has to live with knowing he killed his best friend, not out of selfish actions; but out out of love and loyalty. These men…

The Holocaust has effected the Jews, such as Anne Frank and her family. The Franks had to share a room with the Van Daans. The two fathers act different towards other people defines their personality. While Mr. Frank and Mr. Van Daan have different personalities, they are similar in some ways. Mr. Frank is a nice and caring man. He was very generous to his wife and children. Mr. Frank helped many people. Mr. Van Daan is different he is a selfish and mean man. Mr. Van Daan doesn’t respect his…

The Importance of George Milton Of Mice and Men is full of interesting characters, each one has a purpose, whether it be to build the plot or expanding on the theme. John Steinbeck introduces us to George Milton. He is an important part of the story because he is one of the main characters, and he leads Lennie throughout the story. Steinbeck uses this character to reveal how important companionship was for migrant workers in the 1930’s. By examining George, the reader learns that he is faithful,…

Many people that suffer with depression tend to have a gloomy lifestyle and try to find ways to brighten their day. However, in Nickel Mountain by John Gardner, Henry Soames cannot live a happy lifestyle because of his lack of communication skills with the outside world. In the novel, John Gardner characterizes Henry Soames as depressed yet hopeful for a time when his depression will vacate his mind and body. At the same time that he is trying to overcome his depression, he tries to contain…

own ideas on what innocence truly is and its effect on human relationships. Of Mice and Men, a novella by John Steinbeck, is about two men by the names of George and Lennie. Due to a pervious mistake on behalf of Lennie, both George and Lennie leave town so Lennie does not get in trouble. Lennie is a very innocent character and when in Weed, he still continues to make mistakes. In the novella Of Mice and Men, there is a character named Lennie who is very innocent. Many of the characters see…

Sacrifices for Love Sometimes individuals have to make sacrifices for the people or things that are loved. John Steinbeck is the author of the adventurous, but sorrowful, Of Mice and Men. This novel was written in 1937, two years before the Great Depression ended. During this time period, it was likely to see men looking for jobs and willing to work anywhere there was an opportunity available. In this novel George and Lennie are traveling to a new job. George shoots Lennie to save him from being…

becoming increasingly more lonely and hopeless. In the book Of Mice and Men, the author John Steinbeck explores the many causes of loneliness. Crooks is enveloped in racial discrimination, Curley's wife is treated as though she is nothing but Curley's possession and George's companion only serves as pet to take care of. These situations are all instigators of isolation on the ranch but for very different reasons. In Of Mice And Men, Steinbeck shows how racial…

Everyone has been made fun of, teased, and hurt physically and emotionally in life before and Curley, the boss’ son is one of those people that does this to others. Many tragic events happen in the book Of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck. In Of Mice and Men Steinbeck explains how George and Lennie, migrant workers who moved from California to find jobs and own their own ranch during the great depression, and with the troubles of lennie being mentally handicapped, and many people getting…

Gabbie Smiley Of mice and men Since the farm dream is dead they are going to have to work for a long time or just give up on the dream . Also the reason why the farm dream is dead is because crooks was telling Lennie and George that a lot of guys have had the same dream as Lennie and George but they never walked out with it. In the text “Of mice and men” it states that “every damn one of em’s got a little piece of land in his head. An never a god damn one of em’ ever gets it.” (ch 4). Crooks…