Steinbeck‚ John. Of Mice and Men. New York: Penguin Books‚ 1965‚ 107 pages This is a novel that takes place during the latter stages of prohibition and the depression era. It centers on the pursuit of the American dream. There were many who dreamed of possessing it‚ but only two men dared to embark on the journey. The two farm workers seemed to be on a lifelong mission to possess the goal of many others‚ during that era. As‚ the men navigate through the affairs of life‚ the pursuit of the
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Jerks not knowing what he had done was very confused and apologized to the miniature people for offending them. Jerks slowly got to his feet making sure not to step on any of the mini people. Jerks was as big as an elephant and the people were mice at his feet. with one step he could pass 8 city blocks and with one swipe of his hand he could level half of the city. Jerks had lived under his mothers strict hand for his entire life and now finally he held the power he could do anything he wanted
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OF MICE AND MEN Chapter 1 Setting the scene It describes the idyllic scene at the end of a hot day‚ the Gabilan Mountains and all the wildlife around the Salinas River (water snake‚ coyote‚ carp‚ dog‚ water snake‚ dove and heron). This is the same scene described at the end of the novel which could show that despite any drama in the lives of men nature continues. Quotes: “deep and green”‚ “golden foothill slopes”‚ “rabbits sat as quietly as little grey stones (unafraid)‚ “for a moment the place
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Chapter 3 Mice and men How does Steinbeck create tension in chapter 3? Steinbeck creates tension in chapter 3 in numerous ways; he describes the layout and lighting of the rooms which gives the reader insight into the setting. He describes the conversations in the bunk house‚ the noise levels and the noises heard from outside again setting the scene. When Steinbeck sets the scenes he uses imagery as a meaning of description. He uses irony in his language‚ saying one thing or meaning another
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Kenyatta Kimaru Kimaru 1 11-28-12 Mrs.McSweeney Adv.Eng.10 Of Mice and Men What could’ve been Lennie sits by the deep pool near the river‚ waiting for George. He’s proud of himself for remembering this is the spot where he’s to wait. George is really the only thing on his mind right now. After getting harassed by a hallucination of his Aunt Clara and a rabbit‚ Lennie is
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Haliegh Gates Ms. Pychinka English 11- EC 23 April 2012 Literary Analysis The Great Depression was a time of economic and social upheaval. The story Of Mice and Men exemplifies the struggles Americans faced. In this literary master peace the dreams of several characters are shattered. Lennie’s were crushed when he died at the end of the novel he never had his chance to see his and George’s dream house. George’s dreams were destroyed the day he had to kill his best and only friend
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Chapter Four Summary This chapter takes place the next night‚ while all of the men are off at the whorehouse spending their weeks’ pay except for the feeble threesome of Crooks‚ Candy and Lennie. The setting is the "little shed that leaned off the wall of the barn" that makes up Crooks’ quarters. Steinbeck gives us a glimpse at the quiet‚ neat‚ lonesome life of the black stable buck. While Crooks is belittled and ordered around in the ranch at large‚ in his bunk he is sovereign; none of the other
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Of mice and men Chapter The soft summer breeze tip toed through the tall wooden windows‚ causing ripples to emerge on the patriotic flag perched high above his desk. The boss observed his surroundings out of the windows. With every breath he took he inhaled the fresh blend of mahogany and polished oak along with the tiniest waft of hand crafted metals riding along the air from the various selections of rifles‚ each placed perfectly perpendicular to one another along each wall. The only sound that
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Chapter One George and Lennie stop off for the night before going to a ranch where they’ve been hired to work. The two men talk about their problems in the past and their plans for the future. Vocabulary All page numbers refer to the Penguin Books edition‚ 1993. "...willows fresh and green with every spring‚ carrying in their lower leaf junctures the debris of the winter’s flooding: and sycamores with mottled‚ white‚ recumbent limbs and branches that arch over the pool (p. 1)." "...and
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How Does Steinbeck Create Tension in Chapter Three in Of Mice and Men Steinbeck creates tension by making the atmosphere before Curley’s dog gets shot very awkward. He does this by writing about how small noises draw everyone’s attention in the room to it: “He rippled the edge of the deck nervously‚ and the little snapping noise drew the eyes of all men in the room‚ so that he stopped doing it.” This quote gives a sense of tension‚ since tiny things like rippling cards can drew everyone’s attention
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