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and Men by John Steinbeck, a variety of colorful characters are introduced. George is the quick-witted friend and caretaker of his companion, Lennie. He continues to work so he can provide a life for him and his friend. Candy is the swamper at the ranch, who cares for his gnarled dog that he is later forced to give up. He wishes to have his own life where he can choose his fate. Though it seems like George and Candy are two completely different characters, they are intertwined throughout the…

Like Water For Chocolate By. Laura Esquivel In the book Like Water For Chocolate, Laura Esquivel tells a story about a young girl Tita De La Garza, who is 15 years old and lives on a ranch on the Mexico- U.S border, with her mother and two older sisters. Tita is the youngest daughter to Mama Elena. Although Mama Elena gave birth to Tita on the kitchen table, due to Titas weeping from the onions being cut, Nacha the housemaid and cook, is Titas prime care-taker. Nacha raised…

Those who do not have anyone can begin to change into vile and heartless people. The novella Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck tells the story of two migrant workers who travel to a ranch. On this ranch, they find many people that have been brutalized due to their solitary way of life. Through this story, the changes caused by isolation are seen first hand through many characters and their cruel treatment of others. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd also deals with the idea of…

develop the complex personality of Lennie Small. The story is centered around two migrant farmers; Lennie, who has a mental disability, and George who watches over and protects Lennie from getting into any trouble. When the men arrive late to the ranch, at which they wish to work, they are thoroughly questioned by the boss about their past. George suspiciously does all of the talking, to prevent Lennie from saying anything that would loose them the job, thus bemusing the boss. After the boss…

future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us” (Steinbeck 121). Therefore, George is explaining to Lennie that they are different from the rest of the working men on the ranch and has a type of outlook and attitude that they are better than them because they have each other and, the guys on the ranch have nobody or, no place in society that they belong in. George and Lennie are special because they have a dream, and they push each other to keep sight of that dream because they…

My names Rachel Dather, I was raised on a Farm/Ranch 12 miles west of Niobrara Nebraska. We raised cattle, pigs, goats, sheep, poultry, rabbits, cocker spaniels (14 females, 1 male) and crops (alfalfa, sue decks and rotating years with corn). I am the youngest of five children. I have two older sisters and two older brothers. My eldest sister Allyson lives on a large ranch outside of Bassett Nebraska and works for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission office. Next, my sister Alicia lives in…

Jose Zoo. She worked as a keeper for the summer of 1985 but tragedy struck and Nicks father passed away suddenly. Kari and Nick moved back to Palmdale to help run the family business, a studio animal training facility called Cougar Hill Ranch. Cougar Hill Ranch supplies animals for the Motion Picture Industry. These animals include deer, cougars, wolves, reptiles, as well as birds of prey. It was here where Kari gained thousands of hours of valuable experience as she and Nick literally…

and not having to work for anyone but themselves. For Lennie, it's the comfort of something soft and familiar and being with George that calms him down. Candy’s dream is to be useful again. He lost his right hand in an accident while working on the ranch and in chapter 3, his old dog gets put down by Carlson. He hears about George and Lennie´s plan to buy some land and offers his savings in exchange for a home when they purchase the land. Candy says “S’pose I went in with you guys. Tha’s three…

exception, but many other characters, such as Curley’s wife and Crooks, are incredibly lonely. In fact, loneliness is what causes their actions and is one of the main characteristics of both of these characters. Crooks is the only man of color on the ranch that he lives and works on, and because of this, he is not looked…

it be they do not have power, they use their power responsibly, or they abuse it. The world is full of power-hungry people and it seems to be a race to get to the top. In Of Mice and Men the power struggle is between migrant workers on a California ranch in 1930. Society influences who gets power, but only that person can decide what they’re going to do with…