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    Of mice and men "dreams"

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    Whether they achieve it or not depends on what that person does towards that dream. There are times when the person will achieve their dream‚ but most of the time they are shot down and destroyed. This is seen in John Steinbeck’s novella‚ Of Mice and Men‚ as he creates the idea that to make one’s dream into a plan involves taking risks and can turn into a dream again at anytime. This is seen in the novel when George‚ Lennie‚ and Candy’s dream of owning their own ranch is crushed wit the death of Curley’s

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    Everyone’s felt like an outsider at some point in their lives. Because they are different in one way or another. That is why John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is an easy story to empathize with. It tells the story of two men‚ George Milton and Lennie Small. Having found work on a ranch‚ they form friendships with other men there‚ try to keep out of trouble until they receive their pay at the end of the month and work towards bringing their dream of owning and working their own piece of land into reality

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    “Of Mice and Men” tells a tale of two men who cherish the bond and the dream they share in a world filled with brutality. George Milton is a small man‚ who took the responsibility of taking care of his half-witted and ungainly friend Lennie. The two men came to a farm to work‚ but Lennie accidentally killed the wife of the farm owner Curley. In order to save Lennie from a painful death‚ George kills Lennie with a shotgun while he is describing their dream to Lennie for the last time. It is the Purpose

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    January 28‚ 2008 “Of Mice and Men” Essay In John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men”‚ George was justified to kill Lennie because he only had in mind to do what was best for Lennie. Since the beginning of the story‚ the reader is introduced to Lennie and George; but most importantly the reader was introduced to their relationship. Lennie and George’s relationship could be compared to Candy and his dog’s relationship. The relationship that they share is a needy relationship. Candy cannot imagine

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    for the two men in this novel. John Steinbeck portrays Lennie and George as having the greatest friendship in the world and while George claims to not need Lennie‚ he knows that he needs Lennie as much as Lennie needs him. The mutual relationship between George and Lennie is a genuine friendship between two very different men. Lennie‚ a mentally handicapped‚ big man with stand out features and George‚ the small little tough guy‚ with the brains and great leadership skills. As the two men are trying

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    Throughout the book “Of Mice and Men‚” the author John Steinbeck drops hints of what will happen further in the book‚ also known as foreshadowing. To begin‚ the first foreshadowin moment is when George tells Lennie what to do if he ever gets in trouble. “Lennie—if you jus’ happen to get in trouble like you always done before‚ I want you to come right here an’ hide in the brush.” This later relates to when Lennie had to go and hide in the brush after he killed Curley’s wife and his pup. Furthermore

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    Allegory - of Mice and Men

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    The Webster’s definition of an allegory is “the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence”‚ Steinbeck made his novel “Of Mice And Men” an allegory of the famous biblical story of Adel and Cain. Adel and Cain were the sons of Adam and Eve‚ whom were said to be there first people ever on earth. Adel and Cain both presented God with a gift‚ “Cain presented some of the land’s produce as an offering to the [Him]” and “Abel presented…some

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    The Great Depression was an ear of hardship for many‚ and kept several people from accomplishing even the most basic goals and dreams. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck tells a story of two friends‚ George Milton and Lennie Small. And their search for a better life in rural California. George‚ a smart but small and wiry laborer‚ and Lennie‚ a giant man who is mentally challenged‚ take jobs bucking barley on a large ranch outside of Salinas and try to save money to get a place of their own. On the

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    towards a variety of offenders. Some say that mercy is a blessing resulting from a divine favor. In the story‚ “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck‚ Lennie was euthanized by George‚ Lennie’s caretaker/ friend. I believe that George‚ as a friend‚ only killed Lennie in grand admiration of Lennie’s already ill-fated continuance‚ like Candy’s dog. In the world of “Of Mice and Men”‚ Candy’s dog represents the fate awaiting anyone who has outlived his or her purpose. Quotes from Carlson‚ a ranch-hand‚ reveals

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    Of Mice and Men George In the novel‚ “Of Mice and Men”‚ George Milton can be said to be one of the central characters. John Steinbeck‚ the author describes George at first as: "...small and quick‚ dark of face‚ with restless eyes and sharp‚ strong features. Every part of him was defined: small‚ strong hands‚ slender arms‚ a thin and bony nose." I think John Steinbeck uses his looks to help portray his character‚ from this description the reader can visualise him clearly; the adjectives Steinbeck

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