Of Mice And Men George And Lennie's Relationship
Essay Preparation
English
what relationship would you address? thesis / argument (what have you got to say about this relationship) ?
Elaborate on this with three key points
Relevant quotes ( include page no)
George and lennie’s relationship
George and Lennie were very close, they travelled around together.
George is the responsible one and Lennie is the childish one.
George is the carer and the supporter of Lennie because Lennie can not take care of himself.
Quotes Of Mice and Men dominant-submissive relationship between George and Lennie. Throughout the novel, Steinbeck portrays George as a fatherly figure who protects, comforts, and serves as Lennie’s conscience. As the two men meet and greet with the other ranch-hands on the farm, they come across the confrontational Curly who. Pg3
Of Mice and Men the Relationship Between George and Lennie in Chapter 1
George shows a bit of hatred towards Lennie, he thinks of what he could have if Lennie wasn’t around and contrasts that with George. There is also a sense of lack of trust in the relationship between the two men. We see this through the predicament with the work cards. …show more content…
It tells us that George.. Pg 7
George and Lennie
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GEORGE AND LENNIE AS SEEN IN THE FIRST CHAPTER. George’s Relationship with Lennie |Behaviour |Relationship |Other Examples.. Pg4
Describe the relationship between George and Lennie and how is it portrayed throughout the novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ is a ‘circular’ novella written by John Steinbeck which follows the lives of two travelling workers in 1930’s America. It is set during the ‘Great Depression’ and the author uses. Pg 10
How to properly structure formal essays
1. Introductory Paragraph
Believe it or not, these are relatively simple. While this structure is ideal for history essays and research papers, other fields like English and Sociology can follow the same structure. The introduction should always follow the funnelling method of starting broad and narrowing it down.
A. Broad Statement
Start with a broad statement such as “throughout history, x has been a common facet of society…” This will begin your essay
B. Narrow down to a time/place
Once you start broad, narrow it down to a time and place. This will define the historical context that you are referencing. It will also let the reader know that you are focusing on an exclusive period of time rather than broadly skipping around. A place and date is optimal for this section.
C. Introduce key terms, relevant background information
If you are going to use a specific work as a main source, define the author and title. You could even offer a brief summary of the author’s main assertion here. Make sure to not offer quotes or go into detail. Also, any relevant background information here would be appropriate.
D. Thesis Statement
This is very tricky for many students, but thesis statements are simple when broken down into a few types.
For argumentative thesis statements, these forms are great to use and include colour coded examples to break down the logic:
While X is true, Y is more true.
While some statistical evidence regarding the effectiveness of raising the drinking age is mixed and volatile, negative externalities like increased violent behaviour and unsafe drinking habits should prompt legislators to not only lower the drinking age to 18, but seek alternative solutions.
California, specifically, was a pioneer in developing a sophisticated judicial process for determining guilt and then punishment for potential death row inmates. However, there is still substantial debate surrounding the legitimacy and overall fairness of the process of sentencing convicted criminals to death in California.
Because of A, B and C, Z happened.
Implementing strategies that utilise organisational justice, workforce unity and employee development were all highly influential ways to motivate workers in diverse settings.
As you can see, all of these thesis statements follow a really rigid structure in terms of their layout. Also, they plan out the structure of the rest of the essay.
Extra Tips for Introduction Paragraphs:
NO quotes/citations
Pay Attention to formatting rules
Make sure that you have a specific thesis
2. Body Paragraphs
Body paragraphs are also pretty standard in terms of their overall structure. The whole point of most body paragraphs is to introduce evidence that supports your thesis statement
A. Topic Sentence
This is a mini-thesis that tells the reader what the body paragraph is about. These are usually one line.
B. Background Information
This is either relevant information, introducing a source or merely explaining the reader what the context of the evidence is.
C. Introduce 2-3 Facts or Quotes
Use 2-3 citations and use the evidence of other authors or sources that you have compiled. Make sure to introduce them and do not simply “drop” the quotes as if they are standing alone.
D. Explain the Quotes
This is a part of the body paragraph that many students miss. Since your evidence does not speak for itself, explain what it means in your own words. Re iterate the main point and summarise it if need be.
E. Relate to the Thesis
This is the most important part of the body paragraph. Make sure to take your evidence and points and relate them back to the thesis. That is, explain why this evidence that you argued for in your mini-thesis is relevant and adds value to your argument (main claim).
3. Conclusion
In the conclusion, you want to recap your argument and be relatively sufficient in touching on only the main points. The following structure is ideal if you are stuck:
A. Restate Thesis in 2-3 Sentences
Re-state your thesis statement in an expanded way that is more thorough.
B. Recap each body paragraph in 1-2 sentences
Simply restate what you argued in each body paragraph as a 1-2 sentence bit.
Tips for Writing Conclusions
DO NOT introduce quotes or new information
DO NOT forget to summarize the key points
That is it, you are on your way to completing your essay. This formula for writing is proven to work and surely follows a format that is easy for professors and other peers to read.
Extra – General Writing Tips
These extra helpful hints will also aid you in working faster, smarter and not making common mistakes that professors can grade harshly on:
A. For citing sources, do not do them manually; instead, use BibMe and it does it all for you!
B. Never use the word “said” when quoting. There is an appropriate word to use for each case, find other words to use instead of said.
C. Make sure to use colons and semicolons the right way!
D. Have fun, writing is an important skill set in life and will add value in many more ways than you think!
identify one central relationship in the text and discuss its progression and significance? the friendship that George and Lennie have between each other forms the core of the novel. from Lennnie’s view of perspective of George is he is the only friend, family the guardian go Lennie, George if ever thing for Lennie he is his life, with out George Lennie will be no one, George is the protector and who is the one who guides Lennie
1. Discuss the relationship between George and Lennie.
The friendship that George and Lennie share forms the core of the novella, and although Steinbeck idealizes and perhaps exaggerates it, he never questions its sincerity. From Lennie’s perspective, George is the most important person in his life, his guardian and only friend. Every time he does anything that he knows is wrong, his first thought is of George’s disapproval. He doesn’t defend himself from Curley because of George’s stern instruction for him to stay out of trouble, and when he mistakenly kills his puppy and then Curley’s wife, his only thought is how to quell George’s anger. He has a childlike faith that George will always be there for him, a faith that seems justified, given their long history together.
George, on the other hand, thinks of Lennie as a constant source of frustration. He has assumed responsibility for Lennie’s welfare and has, several times, been forced to run because of trouble Lennie has inadvertently caused. Life with Lennie is not easy. However, despite George’s frequent bouts of anger and frustration, and his long speeches about how much easier life would be without Lennie, George is clearly devoted to his friend. He flees from town to town not to escape the trouble Lennie has caused, but to protect Lennie from its consequences. The men are uncommonly united by their shared dream of a better life on a farm where they can “live off the fatta the lan’,” as Lennie puts it. George articulates this vision by repeatedly telling the “story” of the future farm to his companion. Lennie believes unquestioningly in their dream, and his faith enables the hardened, cynical George to imagine the possibility of this dream becoming reality. In fact, George’s belief in it depends upon Lennie, for as soon as Lennie dies, George’s hope for a brighter future disappears.
2.
Discuss the ways in which characters communicate with one another in the story.
Steinbeck’s characters rarely communicate in a straightforward fashion, often relying on gestures to convey meaning. For example, George does not tell Lennie he loves him, but instead spins improbable stories about rabbit farms to keep his friend happy. Curley’s wife cannot express how bored she is in her marriage, so she hides from Curley whenever possible and flirts with many of the other men she meets. Candy cannot admit to a sentimental attachment to his aging dog, so he makes excuses or changes the subject when the other men ask him to put the dog out of its misery. The characters let their strongest feelings remain unstated throughout the work.
The effects of this widespread reticence are tragic.
Twice, Steinbeck notes the climate of fear that pervades the book. (Slim thinks, “Maybe everybody in the whole world is scared of each other,” a thought Curley’s wife later echoes.) Because George does not try to reason with Curley, he assumes he has to kill Lennie in the story’s final moments. Because Curley’s wife cannot bare her lonely soul to the men around her, the men persist in believing she is merely a “lousy tart.” George never gives voice to his love for Lennie, so Carlson cannot understand why George seems distraught after pulling the trigger. Steinbeck depicts a series of heartbreaking misinterpretations, each the result of the characters’ common terror of saying what they’re
thinking.
3.
Discuss the role of foreshadowing in the work.
Of Mice and Men is an extremely structured work in which each detail anticipates a plot development that follows. Almost every scene points toward the inevitable tragic ending. In the first scene, we learn that Lennie likes to stroke mice and other soft creatures, but has a tendency to kill them accidentally. This foreshadows the death of his puppy and the death of Curley’s wife. Furthermore, when George recounts that Lennie once grabbed a woman’s dress and would not let go, the reader anticipates that similar trouble will arise at the ranch, especially once Curley’s flirtatious wife appears on the scene. Finally, Lennie’s panicked but brutal squeezing of Curley’s hand anticipates the force with which he grabs Curley’s wife by the throat, unintentionally breaking her neck.
The events surrounding Candy’s dog, meanwhile, parallel Lennie’s fate. Candy is devoted to the animal, just as George is devoted to Lennie, yet the old man must live through the death of his companion, who is shot in the back of the head, just as Lennie is killed at the end of the book. When Candy voices regret that he should have shot his own dog rather than allow Carlson to do it, his words clearly foreshadow the difficult decision that George makes to shoot Lennie rather than leave the deed to Curley’s lynch mob. The comparison between the two “gentle animals” is obvious; both are victims of a plot carefully designed for tragedy.
Suggested Essay Topics
1. Discuss the book’s view of relationships between men.
2. Analyze Steinbeck’s portrayal of Curley’s wife as the lone female on the all-male ranch.
3. Paying attention to the long descriptive passages at the beginning of each section, discuss the ways in which the novella is similar to a theatrical play. Do these similarities strengthen or weaken the work? How?
4. Discuss George’s actions at the end of the story. How can we justify what he does to Lennie? How can we condemn it?
5. Discuss Steinbeck’s descriptions of the natural world. What role does nature play in the novella’s symbolism?
6. Analyze the characters of Slim, Crooks, and Curley. What role does each character play?
2. symbolism / metaphor
symbolism: it is the practice of art using an object or a word to represent an ideal abstract. an action of a person, place, word, or a object that can all have a symbolic meaning.
metaphors: it is a comparison between twi things that replaces the word or name for one object with that of another. unlike a simile, a type of analogy that uses like or as ( you shine like the dune a metaphor foes not use these two words a famous like from romeo and Juliet has romeo proclaiming juliet is the sun metaphors are commonly used throughout out all types of literature, but rarely to the extent that they are used in poetry.
English
what relationship would you address? thesis / argument (what have you got to say about this relationship) ?
Elaborate on this with three key points
Relevant quotes ( include page no)
George and lennie’s relationship
George and Lennie were very close, they travelled around together.
George is the responsible one and Lennie is the childish one.
George is the carer and the supporter of Lennie because Lennie can not take care of himself.
Quotes Of Mice and Men dominant-submissive relationship between George and Lennie. Throughout the novel, Steinbeck portrays George as a fatherly figure who protects, comforts, and serves as Lennie’s conscience. As the two men meet and greet with the other ranch-hands on the farm, they come across the confrontational Curly who. Pg3
Of Mice and Men the Relationship Between George and Lennie in Chapter 1
George shows a bit of hatred towards Lennie, he thinks of what he could have if Lennie wasn’t around and contrasts that with George. There is also a sense of lack of trust in the relationship between the two men. We see this through the predicament with the work cards. …show more content…
It tells us that George.. Pg 7
George and Lennie
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GEORGE AND LENNIE AS SEEN IN THE FIRST CHAPTER. George’s Relationship with Lennie |Behaviour |Relationship |Other Examples.. Pg4
Describe the relationship between George and Lennie and how is it portrayed throughout the novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ is a ‘circular’ novella written by John Steinbeck which follows the lives of two travelling workers in 1930’s America. It is set during the ‘Great Depression’ and the author uses. Pg 10
How to properly structure formal essays
1. Introductory Paragraph
Believe it or not, these are relatively simple. While this structure is ideal for history essays and research papers, other fields like English and Sociology can follow the same structure. The introduction should always follow the funnelling method of starting broad and narrowing it down.
A. Broad Statement
Start with a broad statement such as “throughout history, x has been a common facet of society…” This will begin your essay
B. Narrow down to a time/place
Once you start broad, narrow it down to a time and place. This will define the historical context that you are referencing. It will also let the reader know that you are focusing on an exclusive period of time rather than broadly skipping around. A place and date is optimal for this section.
C. Introduce key terms, relevant background information
If you are going to use a specific work as a main source, define the author and title. You could even offer a brief summary of the author’s main assertion here. Make sure to not offer quotes or go into detail. Also, any relevant background information here would be appropriate.
D. Thesis Statement
This is very tricky for many students, but thesis statements are simple when broken down into a few types.
For argumentative thesis statements, these forms are great to use and include colour coded examples to break down the logic:
While X is true, Y is more true.
While some statistical evidence regarding the effectiveness of raising the drinking age is mixed and volatile, negative externalities like increased violent behaviour and unsafe drinking habits should prompt legislators to not only lower the drinking age to 18, but seek alternative solutions.
California, specifically, was a pioneer in developing a sophisticated judicial process for determining guilt and then punishment for potential death row inmates. However, there is still substantial debate surrounding the legitimacy and overall fairness of the process of sentencing convicted criminals to death in California.
Because of A, B and C, Z happened.
Implementing strategies that utilise organisational justice, workforce unity and employee development were all highly influential ways to motivate workers in diverse settings.
As you can see, all of these thesis statements follow a really rigid structure in terms of their layout. Also, they plan out the structure of the rest of the essay.
Extra Tips for Introduction Paragraphs:
NO quotes/citations
Pay Attention to formatting rules
Make sure that you have a specific thesis
2. Body Paragraphs
Body paragraphs are also pretty standard in terms of their overall structure. The whole point of most body paragraphs is to introduce evidence that supports your thesis statement
A. Topic Sentence
This is a mini-thesis that tells the reader what the body paragraph is about. These are usually one line.
B. Background Information
This is either relevant information, introducing a source or merely explaining the reader what the context of the evidence is.
C. Introduce 2-3 Facts or Quotes
Use 2-3 citations and use the evidence of other authors or sources that you have compiled. Make sure to introduce them and do not simply “drop” the quotes as if they are standing alone.
D. Explain the Quotes
This is a part of the body paragraph that many students miss. Since your evidence does not speak for itself, explain what it means in your own words. Re iterate the main point and summarise it if need be.
E. Relate to the Thesis
This is the most important part of the body paragraph. Make sure to take your evidence and points and relate them back to the thesis. That is, explain why this evidence that you argued for in your mini-thesis is relevant and adds value to your argument (main claim).
3. Conclusion
In the conclusion, you want to recap your argument and be relatively sufficient in touching on only the main points. The following structure is ideal if you are stuck:
A. Restate Thesis in 2-3 Sentences
Re-state your thesis statement in an expanded way that is more thorough.
B. Recap each body paragraph in 1-2 sentences
Simply restate what you argued in each body paragraph as a 1-2 sentence bit.
Tips for Writing Conclusions
DO NOT introduce quotes or new information
DO NOT forget to summarize the key points
That is it, you are on your way to completing your essay. This formula for writing is proven to work and surely follows a format that is easy for professors and other peers to read.
Extra – General Writing Tips
These extra helpful hints will also aid you in working faster, smarter and not making common mistakes that professors can grade harshly on:
A. For citing sources, do not do them manually; instead, use BibMe and it does it all for you!
B. Never use the word “said” when quoting. There is an appropriate word to use for each case, find other words to use instead of said.
C. Make sure to use colons and semicolons the right way!
D. Have fun, writing is an important skill set in life and will add value in many more ways than you think!
identify one central relationship in the text and discuss its progression and significance? the friendship that George and Lennie have between each other forms the core of the novel. from Lennnie’s view of perspective of George is he is the only friend, family the guardian go Lennie, George if ever thing for Lennie he is his life, with out George Lennie will be no one, George is the protector and who is the one who guides Lennie
1. Discuss the relationship between George and Lennie.
The friendship that George and Lennie share forms the core of the novella, and although Steinbeck idealizes and perhaps exaggerates it, he never questions its sincerity. From Lennie’s perspective, George is the most important person in his life, his guardian and only friend. Every time he does anything that he knows is wrong, his first thought is of George’s disapproval. He doesn’t defend himself from Curley because of George’s stern instruction for him to stay out of trouble, and when he mistakenly kills his puppy and then Curley’s wife, his only thought is how to quell George’s anger. He has a childlike faith that George will always be there for him, a faith that seems justified, given their long history together.
George, on the other hand, thinks of Lennie as a constant source of frustration. He has assumed responsibility for Lennie’s welfare and has, several times, been forced to run because of trouble Lennie has inadvertently caused. Life with Lennie is not easy. However, despite George’s frequent bouts of anger and frustration, and his long speeches about how much easier life would be without Lennie, George is clearly devoted to his friend. He flees from town to town not to escape the trouble Lennie has caused, but to protect Lennie from its consequences. The men are uncommonly united by their shared dream of a better life on a farm where they can “live off the fatta the lan’,” as Lennie puts it. George articulates this vision by repeatedly telling the “story” of the future farm to his companion. Lennie believes unquestioningly in their dream, and his faith enables the hardened, cynical George to imagine the possibility of this dream becoming reality. In fact, George’s belief in it depends upon Lennie, for as soon as Lennie dies, George’s hope for a brighter future disappears.
2.
Discuss the ways in which characters communicate with one another in the story.
Steinbeck’s characters rarely communicate in a straightforward fashion, often relying on gestures to convey meaning. For example, George does not tell Lennie he loves him, but instead spins improbable stories about rabbit farms to keep his friend happy. Curley’s wife cannot express how bored she is in her marriage, so she hides from Curley whenever possible and flirts with many of the other men she meets. Candy cannot admit to a sentimental attachment to his aging dog, so he makes excuses or changes the subject when the other men ask him to put the dog out of its misery. The characters let their strongest feelings remain unstated throughout the work.
The effects of this widespread reticence are tragic.
Twice, Steinbeck notes the climate of fear that pervades the book. (Slim thinks, “Maybe everybody in the whole world is scared of each other,” a thought Curley’s wife later echoes.) Because George does not try to reason with Curley, he assumes he has to kill Lennie in the story’s final moments. Because Curley’s wife cannot bare her lonely soul to the men around her, the men persist in believing she is merely a “lousy tart.” George never gives voice to his love for Lennie, so Carlson cannot understand why George seems distraught after pulling the trigger. Steinbeck depicts a series of heartbreaking misinterpretations, each the result of the characters’ common terror of saying what they’re
thinking.
3.
Discuss the role of foreshadowing in the work.
Of Mice and Men is an extremely structured work in which each detail anticipates a plot development that follows. Almost every scene points toward the inevitable tragic ending. In the first scene, we learn that Lennie likes to stroke mice and other soft creatures, but has a tendency to kill them accidentally. This foreshadows the death of his puppy and the death of Curley’s wife. Furthermore, when George recounts that Lennie once grabbed a woman’s dress and would not let go, the reader anticipates that similar trouble will arise at the ranch, especially once Curley’s flirtatious wife appears on the scene. Finally, Lennie’s panicked but brutal squeezing of Curley’s hand anticipates the force with which he grabs Curley’s wife by the throat, unintentionally breaking her neck.
The events surrounding Candy’s dog, meanwhile, parallel Lennie’s fate. Candy is devoted to the animal, just as George is devoted to Lennie, yet the old man must live through the death of his companion, who is shot in the back of the head, just as Lennie is killed at the end of the book. When Candy voices regret that he should have shot his own dog rather than allow Carlson to do it, his words clearly foreshadow the difficult decision that George makes to shoot Lennie rather than leave the deed to Curley’s lynch mob. The comparison between the two “gentle animals” is obvious; both are victims of a plot carefully designed for tragedy.
Suggested Essay Topics
1. Discuss the book’s view of relationships between men.
2. Analyze Steinbeck’s portrayal of Curley’s wife as the lone female on the all-male ranch.
3. Paying attention to the long descriptive passages at the beginning of each section, discuss the ways in which the novella is similar to a theatrical play. Do these similarities strengthen or weaken the work? How?
4. Discuss George’s actions at the end of the story. How can we justify what he does to Lennie? How can we condemn it?
5. Discuss Steinbeck’s descriptions of the natural world. What role does nature play in the novella’s symbolism?
6. Analyze the characters of Slim, Crooks, and Curley. What role does each character play?
2. symbolism / metaphor
symbolism: it is the practice of art using an object or a word to represent an ideal abstract. an action of a person, place, word, or a object that can all have a symbolic meaning.
metaphors: it is a comparison between twi things that replaces the word or name for one object with that of another. unlike a simile, a type of analogy that uses like or as ( you shine like the dune a metaphor foes not use these two words a famous like from romeo and Juliet has romeo proclaiming juliet is the sun metaphors are commonly used throughout out all types of literature, but rarely to the extent that they are used in poetry.