conflict‚ dialogue‚ foreshadowing‚ symbolism and tone. This encourages the reader to respond to the themes of Friendship and Loyalty‚ Loneliness and Prejudice; and lastly Feminism. These are all found in this setting of the Great Depression‚ directing the reader to find the deeper meaning behind each of these themes‚ by making it easier to relate to‚ making the novella come alive‚ revealed through the use of Steinbeck’s chosen characters in this tragic novella Of Mice and Men. Firstly in the Great
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his room‚ fiercely demanding that people kept their distance if he did too. In the passage Steinbeck describes Crook’s as a ‘proud aloof man’ which seems ironic for someone who owns so little. His pride may come from the fact that he has no dreams and no illusions on a ‘fair life’ which enables him to have the strength to get through life and it means that no one can hurt him. Steinbeck says Crook’s body was bent over to the left by his crooked spine‚ which is a clear reference to his name
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How far does Steinbeck present Curley’s wife throughout the novella? Before she’s introduced to the reader: Chapter 2 “Well I think Curley’s married . . . a tart.” “Well‚ you look her over‚ mister. You see if she ain’t a tart.” derogatory terms After she’s introduced to the reader: Chapter 2 “A girl was standing there. . .” immaturity‚ naïve “She had full‚ rouged lips… heavily made up.” Pouting‚ sensual image A lot of makeup‚ preposterous‚ ridiculous in context Red lips
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All men in the ranch want to reach their dreams even though they have see other fail its and loss of hope. In the story Of Mice and Man by John Steinbeck is about two main characters have same dream. George and Lennie are two best friends who always travel together. Both of them have same dream which is having their own ranch. But few days after they arrive the ranch‚ Lennie accidentally kill Curley’s wife. At the same time‚ their dream are disappear. Though Steinbeck uses of dialogue‚ characterization
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The dream that George‚ Lennie‚ and Candy share is important to them. For example‚ their dream allows them to have a purpose in life. As migrant workers‚ the men have no families or relatives‚ and life is very dull for them. However‚ if they have a goal of owning a farm‚ then they will work to reach that goal. The dream is the driving force in their lives and provides motivation for them to continue working hard. George says‚ “If me an’ Lennie work a month an’ don’t spen’ nothing‚ we’ll have a hundred
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America. There are numerous figurative descriptions of guns throughout the book. For example Marcus Sedgwick writes on page 106 “ Wolff’s gun hovered like a cobra waiting to strike” this is smashing simile and on page 75 he writes “ Fragile as a dream” this is a metaphor not only that but is a sticking and shocking contrast. On one hand the gun is reflected positively‚ it is shown powerful and dangerous. On the other hand the gun is sensitive and fragile. Some descriptions are hard to interpret
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what keep us alive and‚ whether they be in our own or others‚ affect everyone. They latch and grow into others just as they do in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Dreams play an important role in Of Mice and Men for many reasons‚ one being that the story is about 2 farmhands‚ George and Lennie‚ which the author uses ample amounts of symbolism to the American Dream‚ and how elusive it is. George is Lennie’s friend‚ a burly man but has a mental disability making him act like a 6-year-old. They
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killed is parallel to Lennie getting killed by George. How would you explain that? These two events symbolize two events of newly caused loneliness. OK‚ these two symbolize owners having to leave their companions and become lonely. American Dream In this book we read about many people chasing after certain goals‚ but mostly we learn about Lennie and his aspirations‚
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ranch than any other migrant worker‚ this is because Slim has had to earn the respect by being ‘the jerk line skinner’ the word ‘the’ suggests that he is the only‚ he is independent‚ this can be interpreted as Slim has already gained his American dream. Even though Slim is dressed like “The others”‚ Steinbeck makes him stand out to the reader through the descriptions of his role and skills. However‚ this is strange because Slim is just a migrant‚ and in the 1920’s-1930’s migrant workers were seen
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Many hope and pray that their dream and wishes come true‚ some do and some don’t. Most of them don’t and nobody can admit failure. They blame their loss on other people or obstacles that they faced along the way. American was considered “The land of opportunity”‚ or “The Golden door”. Many new immigrants sailed to America because they heard it’s where dreams come true. The “American Dream” so to speak. The American dream was the opportunity for prosperity and success‚ and an upward social mobility
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