Why Does Steinbeck Create Tension In Of Mice And Men
How does Steinbeck create a sense of drama in this section of the novel?
This section of the novel is about the fight between Curley and Lennie; it is dramatic because it is unfair on the both of them, Lennie because he didn’t do anything wrong and Curley because Lennie is a lot stronger. Steinbeck creates the drama by using things like imagery for example when he says “flopping like a fish”. The tension between the characters in this section makes the fight inevitable (it is definitely going to happen).
At the beginning of the extract the atmosphere takes a sudden turn making it clear to the reader that something dreadful is about to happen. The fact that it changes so suddenly suggests to the reader that this sudden twist of atmosphere …show more content…
But he realises that Lennie cannot stand up for himself and steps forward “I’ll get ‘um myself”. This makes the reader think that this fight is as bad as it sounds as slim has got involved and he is known as the “prince of the ranch” and everybody follows his word. George stopped slim as he knew what Lennie would do if he was told to attack Curley.
George told Lennie to “get him”. Steinbeck adds drama with Lennie’s reaction to George telling him to “get him”, as it creates irony. The reader thinks Lennie will just stay cowering in the corner but as soon as George says ”get him” Lennie attacks. This makes the reader think that Lennie is capable of standing up for himself, he just needs encouragement. It’s a complete role- reversal. Steinbeck carries on this drama to the point of Curley “flopping like a fish on a line”.
Steinbeck creates drama using imagery. The fact that Curley was “flopping like a fish on a line” makes the reader realise Lennie’s physical strength. It completely changes the reader’s perception of Lennie. The fact that Curley’s “closed fist” was “lost in Lennie’s big hand” shows how much bigger Lennie’s hands are to Curley’s and just how crushed Curley’s hand may be. Steinbeck continues this drama until George realises Lennie needs to
This section of the novel is about the fight between Curley and Lennie; it is dramatic because it is unfair on the both of them, Lennie because he didn’t do anything wrong and Curley because Lennie is a lot stronger. Steinbeck creates the drama by using things like imagery for example when he says “flopping like a fish”. The tension between the characters in this section makes the fight inevitable (it is definitely going to happen).
At the beginning of the extract the atmosphere takes a sudden turn making it clear to the reader that something dreadful is about to happen. The fact that it changes so suddenly suggests to the reader that this sudden twist of atmosphere …show more content…
But he realises that Lennie cannot stand up for himself and steps forward “I’ll get ‘um myself”. This makes the reader think that this fight is as bad as it sounds as slim has got involved and he is known as the “prince of the ranch” and everybody follows his word. George stopped slim as he knew what Lennie would do if he was told to attack Curley.
George told Lennie to “get him”. Steinbeck adds drama with Lennie’s reaction to George telling him to “get him”, as it creates irony. The reader thinks Lennie will just stay cowering in the corner but as soon as George says ”get him” Lennie attacks. This makes the reader think that Lennie is capable of standing up for himself, he just needs encouragement. It’s a complete role- reversal. Steinbeck carries on this drama to the point of Curley “flopping like a fish on a line”.
Steinbeck creates drama using imagery. The fact that Curley was “flopping like a fish on a line” makes the reader realise Lennie’s physical strength. It completely changes the reader’s perception of Lennie. The fact that Curley’s “closed fist” was “lost in Lennie’s big hand” shows how much bigger Lennie’s hands are to Curley’s and just how crushed Curley’s hand may be. Steinbeck continues this drama until George realises Lennie needs to