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    In the book Of Mice and Men Candy’s Dog died but did it represent what was going to happen to Lennie. Lennie and Candy’s Dog both died with different ways and reasons and also some of the same reasons. Also‚ If they both didn’t die what and who would happen to them. What is the significance of the similarities? Although‚ Lennie and Candy’s Dog both died for hurting others and even himself; Candy’s Dog died for a purpose or a symbol. Lennie and Candy’s Dog died for many of the same reasons. One

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    This quote shows that he is perfect for labour work. Lennie is described by George that “he’s jes’ like a kid”‚ so he is physically very strong and stable‚ but mentally he is just like a little child. He likes to stroke and “pet” soft things like mice and Curley’s wife’s hair; just like a little child with his favourite blanket or stuffed toy. Lennie is frequently described by the author using animal imagery. He looks like a bear‚ walks like one-he drags his feet “the way a bear drags it’s paws”

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    Mykel Pierre Mrs. Crandall American Literature- 2nd 25 March 2013 Of Mice and Men “Dammit Lennie!” is something I always imagine George saying every two chapters of this story. George and Lennie were both inspired by real people that Steinbeck met when he was a bindlestiff in the 1920’s. The man who inspired Lennie was a mentally unstable who was very nice but also had major anger problems. Steinbeck used a character like this that can be easily controlled so he could use indirect characterization

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    Loneliness is a basic part of human life. Every one becomes lonely ones in a while but in Steinbeck’s novella “Of Mice and Men”‚ he illustrates the loneliness of ranch life and shows how people are driven to try finding friendship in order to escape from loneliness. He uses names and words such as a town near the ranch called “Soledad”. He makes it clear that all the men on the ranch are lonely‚ with particular people lonelier than others. I think all the people living in the ranch are lonely. This

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    Hexagonal essay Of Mice and Men In the book “Of Mice and Men” by john Steinbeck explores a theme of dreams that don’t come true. George and Lennie’s dream of owning their own land doesn’t come true because George killed Lennie. Curley’s wife’s dream didn’t come true because her mom hid the letter she was supposed to get from the actor and she ended up getting married to Curley. This theme of dreams not coming true reminds me of how my mom had the dream of becoming a firefighter. She didn’t

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    A Lonely World Loneliness refers to being in the state of solitary isolation. Throughout the book‚ Of Mice and Men‚ by John Steinbeck‚ many characters portrayed different sides of loneliness that reflected their lives and the hardships they faced. Each one reacted and showed their loneliness in various ways‚ which played a huge part in the characters they became. Ironically‚ all of the characters live near a town called Soledad‚ which means “loneliness.” Lennie is one of the most important characters

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    Of Mice and Men Regardless of how intensely the characters of this novel hope and dream‚ their plans do not find fulfillment. Due to the lack of fulfillment of their dream‚ the characters face loneliness setting each apart from the other. Unlike George and Lennie‚ the other character of Crooks has no one to support him and be there for him as Lennie and George have each other. In the story‚ Of Mice and Men‚ John Steinbeck contrasts the loneliness and isolation experienced by Crooks‚ whom life

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    Of mice and men is a brilliant book. This is because it shows not only the obvious fact that Lennie needs George to survive but a more important part is how George needs Lennie. This is because Lennie gives George hope and allows his fantasys of a farm of their own to become a reality. When George shoots Lennie‚ it shows that along with Lennie their dream together has also died and George is once again faced with the harsh reality that the dream will never happen.yadayahahah i just want to get an

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    An exploration of how John Steinbeck develops the theme of loneliness in his novel “Of Mice and Men The novel “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck was written in 1937. In this novel there are many themes‚ some more prominent than others. Some of these themes are; inequality‚ tragedy‚ dreams‚ poverty loneliness and how unpredictable life can be. In this essay though I will be focusing on the theme of loneliness. During the novel‚ George takes care of his simple-minded friend‚ Lennie. There

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    the right thing for him to do? In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck‚ George shoots Lennie to save him from Curley’s wrath‚ because George loves Lennie‚ and to protect Lennie from himself. George must shoot Lennie because Curley would torture Lennie until death. Everyone in the ranch knowns‚ “‘Curley’s still mad ‘bout his hand’”(Steinbeck). Lennie had previously broken Curley’s hand and accidentally killed his wife a few minutes before. Curley is fuming mad about the suffering Lennie had

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