Of Mice and Men “O’Brien’s Argument” Joseph O’Brien believes that George and Lennie were true friends because they walked together through life. In fact‚ George and Lennie were so close‚ if someone didn’t know that they were just friends‚ they might assume they are brothers. O’Brien states that “When Lennie killed Curley’s wife‚ however accidental it was‚ it forever prevented him from walking through life with George by his side‚ and George knew that Lennie would not make it in this world without
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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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as to what the most important quality of friendship is. Some say it is kindness‚ while some say it is trust. In the story Of Mice and Men‚ John Steinbeck uses the similar relationships between George and Lennie and Candy and his dog‚ as well as their mistakes‚ to say that thinking of others before oneself is the most important part of a friendship. Thus‚ Of Mice and Men creates a parallel between the friendships between George and Lennie and Candy and his dog in order to suggest the value of selflessness
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Slim is described always in terms of dignity and majesty. When he first comes into the bunkhouse‚ he moves "with a majesty achieved only by royalty and master craftsmen. He was a jerk-line skinner‚ the prince of the ranch‚ capable of driving ten‚ sixteen‚ even twenty mules with a single line to the leaders." Slim is tall‚ ageless‚ and an expert in his job. His voice is the voice of rationalism. When Carlson suggests killing Candy’s dog‚ Candy appeals to Slim as the final authority. Slim is so
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Women in of Mice and men Candy: ‘Well I think Curleys married…a tart’ George: ‘She’s gonna make a mess. They’s gonna be a bad mess about her. She’s a jail bait all set on the trigger. That Curley got his work cut out for him. Ranch with a bunch of guys on it ain’t no place for a girl‚ specially like her.’ Lennie: ‘I think shes purty’ Whit: Clara gets three bucks a crack and thirty-five cents a shot‚ and she don’t crack no jokes. But Suzy’s place is clean and she got nice chairs. George: "You
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How does Steinbeck present Crooks as the biggest victim on the ranch - discuss Monday 24th October 2011 In the novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ Steinbeck presents Crooks‚ the black stable-buck as the biggest victim on the ranch because of his race. Crooks is also the most damaged person‚ emotionally and physically. He has a crooked back and has begun to mimic the cruel and violent behaviour of the other men on the ranch. The impact of his loneliness also makes him push people away‚ leaving him even
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The term friendship‚ as defined by Merriam-Webster‚ is the relationship between those who help‚ support‚ and care for one another. John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men‚ written in 1937‚ and the 1992 MGM film adaptation directed by Gary Sinise follows the story of an uncommon companionship. Set in the 1900’s‚ Lennie‚ a mentally disabled person‚ and his friend‚ George‚ strive to achieve a dream of living free from the bondage of others. Some argue that the movie is more appealing; others point out that
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A theme is an idea that is being stated. Some themes are loneliness‚ age and usefulness‚ and the American dream. From “Of Mice and Men” I pick a character called Candy. Candy presents the three themes I stated above. “ The themes of loneliness‚ age/usefulness‚ and American Dream have a negative affect on Candy throughout the novel. To begin with the themes‚ firstly‚ Candy is lonely. Ever since carlson shot Candy’s dog‚ Candy was sad and crying on the side. He used to work with him (the dog)‚ play
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This is a Story All About Dreams The American Dream is a large theme on which the novella "Of Mice and Men" is based on. Each character strives to achieve their own dream‚ and some without realising. Dreams are very important in the novella‚ because without them nobody has anything to work towards and to motivate them in life. Lennie’s dream is probably brought up most throughout the novella‚ out of all the dreams. Lennie’s dream is to get ’the fatta the lan" with a small place and rabbits. Lennie
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Throughout the history of novels‚ many things have changed. However‚ one thing that has stayed the same is the use of literary devices. These can be symbolism‚ metaphor‚ or irony‚ but one of the strongest is foreshadowing. In Of Mice and Men‚ John Steinbeck uses foreshadowing for many reason‚ specifically by using the title to foreshadow the plot‚ by using prior events to foreshadow to the death of Curley’s wife‚ to foreshadow the death of George and Lennie’s dream and to foreshadow the death of
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