Is ‘Of mice and men’ a pessimistic novel? Written in 1936‚ ‘Of Mice and Men’ is perhaps a bleak novella by John Steinbeck. It is set in California in the 1930’s at the time of ‘The Great Depression’ and ‘The Dust Bowl’ when life was particularly harsh and humanity somewhat lacking. Arguably‚ the novel is a pessimistic one as it depicts the world of migrant workers‚ lonely and desperate and hungry to achieve unattainable dreams. However‚ ‘The American Dream’ also stands as a symbol of hope and
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Entry 1: I have received this book from by brother‚ Ruben. He gave it to me when I was trapped in the cistern when my brothers were away working. Ruben told me to write in it so people will know what happened to me. He told be he swiped it from my father’s blank books he was planning on writing in. I guess I should start from the beginning…. It all started with my father‚ Jacob‚ who gave me a fancy coat. My brothers interpreted this as he loved me more than them and they distanced themselves from
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come with them. I didn’t know what to say or do‚ and I couldn’t defend myself‚ because they had guns‚ and I did not. Guns always beat non-guns. We followed the men‚ and I thought to myself “What am I doing? Please‚ God‚ help me. Help me through this situation‚ help to keep my family safe‚ help. Please.” About nine hours had passed‚ and the men had loaded us all onto trains‚ which looked like cattle cars‚ we were moving. We were moving for a few hours‚ when we stopped‚
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Entry #1 Page Range: 1-8 Entry: We were on a mission today here’s how it went “enemy contact‚ hostiles on my position.” I knew there were hundreds of them out there. All of our motion sensors were like radiation scanners in a nuclear fallout. Blue one was running faster and swifter than all of us even with the Mjolnir armor on‚ it weighed over 300 pounds. We jumped up onto the ridge shooting armor piercing rounds into the grunts and elites tearing through their armor and Into their skin. The screeches
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This quote shows that he is perfect for labour work. Lennie is described by George that “he’s jes’ like a kid”‚ so he is physically very strong and stable‚ but mentally he is just like a little child. He likes to stroke and “pet” soft things like mice and Curley’s wife’s hair; just like a little child with his favourite blanket or stuffed toy. Lennie is frequently described by the author using animal imagery. He looks like a bear‚ walks like one-he drags his feet “the way a bear drags it’s paws”
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Dear‚ diary today‚ I’m going to tell you all about this one time I was going to my grandma’s house‚ it’s not just an ordinary story‚ enjoy! It all started so typically‚ I was going to my grandma’s house to give her some treats for her (because I didn’t get to see her in a while). Before‚ I left the house‚ my mother told me‚ “Don’t talk to any strangers and go straight to grandma’s house” I responded‚ by saying‚ “Mother I know‚ you don’t have to tell me every single time I go to grandma’s house
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December 1 1955. Dear diary Today is a very special day. I did something brave. Something I never thought‚ I’d have the courage to do. I know that after this‚ my life will never be the same‚ but I’m sure‚ it’s the right thing to do.I was on my way home after yet another long day of hard work. I was so tired when I took the bus although I was happy to finally be on my way home to my dearest husband. After so many hours sitting in a room too small for the number of people‚ I was exhausted. Who wouldn’t
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Dear diary‚ I was one of the best soldiers. I fought for my king‚ alongside one of my closest friends‚ Banquo. We destroyed the enemy and were on our way home from the bloody battlefield when we were confronted by three hideous creatures. These things were not human. They had twisted limbs and eyes sunken deep into their rotting flesh. They were barely covered by dirty‚ ripped up rags. They glared at us‚ and smiled mischievously‚ showing us their yellow teeth. They introduced themselves as the
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started writing. His work includes The Grapes of Wrath‚ Cannery Row‚ The Red Pony‚ East of Eden and of course‚ Of Mice and Men. Hollywood loved Steinbeck and even made these very books in to film adaptations. Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 for his realistic but imaginative writings. In this essay I will be talking about one of John’s well known books‚ Of Mice and Men. This story is about two travelling ranch workers‚ George and Lennie‚ trying to earn enough money to get their
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the flag pole I was on ‚ and put me on a Higgins boat. We are in the water‚ men are getting sick‚ nervous‚ and scared. I wish they could hear me‚ so I can help‚ but I am only a flag. “Men we are getting closer to land‚ get ready‚” said the leader of the group. The men are ready‚ about to jump out‚ until enemies open fire on us. Men are falling‚ and men jumping ver board. The site was depressing and awful. One of the men picked me up and ran into the field. I am being shot at‚ ripping apart‚ pieces
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