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    he could have titled the novel ‘Something that Happened’ or he could have titled it Of Mice and Men. Steinbeck named his novel Of Mice and Men instead of naming it ‘Something that Happened’. The title‚ Of Mice and Men refers to a poem by Robert Burns. I think the best title for the novel was the final decision‚ of which was titling it Of Mice and Men. I believe‚ to better understand the title Of Mice and Men‚ fully is to analyze the poem because the title has a part of the poem. The poem that he

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    Importance of Dreams in Of Mice and Men  Many people have dreams in Of Mice and Men but I intend to discuss the dreams of Lennie‚ Candy and Curley ’s wife.  Lennie ’s dream is of owning a farm of his own with George. In his dream he looks after the rabbits. He likes this idea because he likes to pet things and the small things he finds as he is travelling around‚ like mice‚ are too easily hurt or killed when he pets them heavily. Rabbits are big enough for him to look after without hurting

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    to look after you.” In the book Of Mice and Men‚ George is a true friend to Lennie. George has shown acts of friendship towards Lennie throughout the entire book. George took care of Lennie ever since he left his Aunt. Providing food and protection. George also defends Lennie when he gets in trouble. George is constantly telling Lennie stories to try to make him happy and tells him he can tend to rabbits‚ a dream of Lennie’s. In the final scenes in Of Mice and Men‚ George chooses to let Lennie go in

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    In chapter one of John Steinbeck’s novel‚ Of Mice and Men‚ Lennie acts very similarly to that of a child. For instance‚ when George began to get fed up with Lennie’s behavior and finally snapped stating the advantages of not carrying him around on his journey‚ Lennie later replied to him saying “ ‘If you don’t want me I can go off in the hills an’ find a cave‚ I can go away any time’ “ (12). This shows how Lennie is childlike because of the ignorance in his behavior. In children they often say impulsive

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    Of Mice And Men In Of Mice And Men George and Lennie search for work in order to one day afford their own home. In many instances throughout the book Lennie often wants to live on farm and raise rabbits. George is willing to do anything for Lennie to make him happy and keep him calm. Quite often‚ George is the one who has a life after working on the ranch already planned out. One quote‚ which is said early in the book‚ in a vulgar language‚ is said by George and is abruptly interrupted by

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    Of Mice and Men Trial

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    The trial of George for the murder of Lenny was very complicated. It was clear to me there was no malice or premeditation in this murder case. However‚ justice had to be served for the loss of life. I was the third prosecuting attorney in this case and felt the sentencing was fair and just. During the trial there were several witnesses who testified for both the defense and prosecution. However‚ few were of real help and did not provide strong testimony. If anything‚ I think the defense

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    Candy in Of Mice and Men

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    Candy’s name has many connotations and many of which gives us an insight to the inequalities against old people in American society. Candy on the very simple and literal level means “sweet and pleasing” and shows that Candy is a very sweet‚ nice old man. Another connotation that springs to mind is that Candy‚ the old swamper‚ is a very friendly‚ honest and open man with whom you can talk about everything. This is underlined by his name: "candid" means "not hiding one′s thoughts‚ frank and honest"

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    With reference to the ways Steinbeck presents Slim‚ show how far you would agree that he is a man to be admired. With reference to the ways Steinbeck presents life on the ranch‚ show how far you would agree that the characters seek but fail to find friendship With reference to the ways Steinbeck presents Candy‚ show how far you would agree that he is the loneliest character in the novel. With reference to the ways Steinbeck presents plans for the future that George and Lennie have‚ show

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    “Lennie. You gunna be sick like you was last night” (5). “Georges hand remained outstretched imperiously. Slowly‚ like a terrier who doesn’t want to bring it’s ball to it’s master‚ Lennie approached‚ drew back‚ approached again. George snapped his fingers sharply‚ and at the sound Lennie laid the mouse in his hand” (10). “I don’t want no ketchup. I wouldn’t eat no ketchup if it were right here beside me” (13). “Hide till I come for you. Don’t let nobody see you. Hide in the brush over by

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    Your mom B6 January 13‚ 2010 Of Mice and Men essay An allegory is a work where characters are symbols of ideas. They may symbolize anything from honesty to sadness. In an allegorical novel these characters and the ideas they represent form together to suggest a moral. The novel‚ Of Mice and Men is one of these allegorical novels. Its theme or moral is about friendship: the friendship of George and Lennie. The actions of the characters that represent ideas in the story bring about the chance

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