Men

The novel, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck is a potent piece of literature despite its short 107 page length. This book tells the truth of early 20th century history while instilling crucial life lessons in the reader. Some of these teachings include: racial discrimination, sexism, segregation, and prejudice. During the course of the story, George cares for the mentally disabled Lennie as they travel throughout California in search of work and fulfilling their American Dream. In the…

makes the characters’ reactions to the dream of ‘livin off the fatta the lan’ so revealing. John Steinbeck’s riveting and lachrymose novella, ‘Of Mice and Men,’ was set in the 1930’s, during the Great Depression. ‘Of Mice and Men’ is about two drifters who struggle to find a job where they both can work, together. The only thing that keeps these men going is the hope and the dream of ‘livin off the fatta the lan’. In the midst of the Great Depression, unemployment was very high, and people…

Friendship is one of the best tools a person possess, In Steinbeck’s book Of Mice and Men friendship is a very important topic that is talked about throughout the novel. In the book two characters named George Milton and Lennie small have a true friendship because, they always have each others back, Neither one could imagine life without the other person and they have stuck together through thick and thin. First of all, having a true friendship is very important because it can be hard on…

George never cared about Lennie. He was a burden, a nuisance. In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, Lennie kills Curley’s wife. With this happening Curley wants to kill Lennie out of revenge and hatred cause earlier in the book, Lennie destroyed Curley's hand. So to save Lennie, George sweet talks Lennie to stay turned around long enough so George can get the gun out of Lennie's possession and shoot him in the back of the head. This novel shows that mercy killing, the act of putting a…

live out their lives without anyone to talk to. The reasons for their loneliness are numerous, but they still feel the same feeling. There are many character like this, but only one is the loneliest. Crooks is the loneliest character in Of Mice and Men. Crooks is a disabled black man living by himself in a room off of a barn. He got his nickname because of his disability. He is not allowed to live in the same house as the other farm hands. He only hangs out with the others when they are…

Lennie. Lennie! Lennie! George. George, I didn't... I didn't forget, George. I didn't... I didn't remember where we was, but I didn't forget. - I just... I couldn't find it. - It's OK. - I couldn't find it. - It's OK. OK? I didn't forget what you told me. It's OK. It's OK. George?…

Some benefits that inherent George and Lennie's partnership is that they are like family to each other and they both travel together. They won't be alone and they have each other to protect one another. In stanza 2 George says, "You can get a kick outta that, don't you? Awright, I'll tell you, and then we'll eat our supper,..." this comes to show that George takes care of Lennie and that is one benefit where they feed or have skills to catch dinner. In stanza 5 George went on and said, ".... We…

“And then she was still, for Lennie had broken her neck” (Steinbeck 91). The novella Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck takes place in the 1930’s during the Great Depression. During this time period, many men would travel looking for work and would end up working for a rich ranch owner. Most of this novella takes place at a ranch owned by a wealthy man in Soledad, California. At this ranch, Curley’s wife is a very present and ornate character; however, she is not at all respected. Two weeks prior…

In the 1930s during the Great Depression, most men worked on a farm in the hot sunlight all day to provide for themselves or for their family. Because of this, men worked solely to earn money, and did not want anything to do with the other working men on the farms. Consequently, it is very unlikely for two men to be traveling and working together. However, the opposite is true in Of Mice and Men. In the novel two characters are very close, when at the end one makes the decision to murder the…

over into literature. In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the American Dream is the motivation for the men on the farm to work. Throughout the entire story, George and Lenny speak of a place they will have to themselves. It’s nothing much, but it’s land they can farm together. They will have all sorts of trees and crops to tend to, and Lennie is exhilarated when George explains that Lennie will be in charge of taking care of the rabbits. While the two men have little money because of the low…