cripple’ ‘Candy looked helplessly… were law’ p72 * ‘Helplessly’ tells me that there was no hope‚ no one helps him. He’s not respected. * Steinbeck writes this to show us how status was important and if you were no use you would die. * “I gotta gut ache” p70 He anticipates that a bad things going to occur shows nervousness. * Steinbeck writes this to give us the interpretation that something was going to happen. 2. Candy is shown to feel ashamed- ‘Awright take ‘im… down at the
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In the book‚ Of Mice and Men‚ by John Steinbeck‚ the author gives an unfair portrayal to the only woman in the book. This is a sign of misogyny‚ or hatred of women. The only woman in the book is Curley’s wife‚ and she is not even given a proper name. The way Steinbeck describes her‚ describes her death‚ and how he described her actions with the men on the ranch lets the reader know that Steinbeck is not very fond of women. The way that John Steinbeck describes Curley’s wife throughout the book
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How does John Steinbeck present the theme of loneliness in "Of Mice and Men"? To be lonely means to feel isolated from others as you may have a lack of friends‚ family or companionship. In "Of Mice and Men"‚ loneliness is a strong theme which is shown by all the characters in one way or another throughout the novel. Even though all the characters in the novel live on the same ranch‚ they are lonely because of their own personal history and backgrounds‚ and the only thing that connects them
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Of Mice and Men Essay “The language of friendship is not in words‚ but in meanings” – Henry David Thoreau While reading the novel‚ Of Mice and Men‚ the reader gets a front row view into the relationship of the two main characters‚ Lennie and George. In every friendship‚ there are dysfunctional moments‚ ups and downs‚ genuine moments and never ending adventures. By definition‚ a friend is someone to talk to‚ do things with‚ be there
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Of Mice and Men Essay Of Mice and Men is a novel about friendship. Discuss. Lennie and George’s friendship is a true and honest friendship Lennie and George are always looking out for eachother in different ways‚ are very dependent on eachother “But I wouldn’t eat none‚ George. I’d leave it all for you. You could cover your beans with it and I wouldn’t touch none of it” talking about the ketchup in the early stages of the book. “We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us.” George
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CieraZiller "Of Mice and Men" I say it is quite an interesting story‚ yet it has some sad parts in it. For example‚ Lennie is never aware of his own strength in both Of Mice and Men the novel‚ and the movie‚ although according to the novel‚ and George doesn’t feel sad after shooting Lennie. The similarities in the book and its movie will reveal
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Of Mice and Men Socratic Seminar Question: Was George justified in killing Lennie? 1. What does the pro side believe? Why? Yes‚ George was justified in killing Lennie because if George was not the one that killed Lennie then the other men who were hunting Lennie would have killed him in a brutal way for killing Curley’s wife. 2. What does the con side believe? Why? No‚ George was not justified in killing Lennie because even though Lennie killed Curley’s wife‚ Lennie should have been prosecuted
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The inability to solidify relationships and recognize the needs of others‚ is detrimental to our lives‚ possibly leading to regret‚ and potentially tragic events. In Steinbeck’s world‚ all are unfinished Children of God‚ often we look over our inability to understand the needs of others‚ and our ideal that the strong must dispose of the weak‚ which can lead to a life full of regret‚ and loneliness When Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men was published in 1937‚ it was based on his own experiences
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there for them when they need something‚ no matter what or when. At first‚ this rare relationship seems to prove that George doesn’t like Lennie and views him as a burden. It’s not until Lennie says he will hide in a cave that people will notice that George does like Lennie. Which might explain why he is so hurt shooting him at the end of the book. He has lost his only true friend. Although it seems as if George does everything for Lennie‚ Lennie enhances George’s life too by being so optimistic and
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Essay for "Of Mice and Men" Loneliness plays a major roll in "Of Mice and Men" for the charetors Candy‚ Crooks‚ and Curley’s wife. Candy: He lost his right hand in a farm accident. Now he has the meanest job on the ranch‚ he is the swamper. He shows us what happen to an old man beset by physical disability‚ loneliness and rejection. His reaction when his dog gets killed shows us that he is a human being with human feelings. "I’d make a will an’ leave my share to you guys in case I kick
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