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    book‚ Of Mice and Men‚ it definitely succeeded to establish Lennie as a sympathetic character. Lennie has a big body with a shapeless face and large pale eyes with wide sloped shoulders and‚ he walks dragging his arms and feet. He is also portrayed as a mindless childlike character that likes tender and soft creatures such as mice. Lennie is different from other characters in the book‚ because he seemed so large yet innocent. In the beginning of the novel‚ readers could see that Lennie in some

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    In the novel of mice and men‚Steinbeck never gives Curley’s Wife a name.  This is done to show that she does not have any identity or position on the ranch.  As Curley’s Wife is a representation of all women in the 1930s I feel Steinbeck uses her to show that she does not have any identity or position on the ranch.  As Curley’s Wife is a representation of all women in the 1930s I feel Steinbeck uses her to show that most women back then had no identity or position in the working world. No characters

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    far you would agree that he is a man to be admired. What do you think of him‚ give reasons.? I see the character Slim as a leader and that he should be admired as he is a highly skilled mule driver and the acknowledged “prince” of the ranch. From the beginning‚ Slim was very nice to George and Lennie. "His tone was friendly. It invited confidence without demanding it". He always had a listening ear. Slim was kind to Lennie and knew why Lennie did some of the strange things he did. "’ It ain’t

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    The characters in Of Mice and Men and The Pearl desire land‚ money‚ and power. However‚ greed is harmful‚ deceiving‚ and controlling of the mind. People want to overcome fate. They want to be greater than what they are. However fate triumphs in the end. George and Lennie want to get out of poverty as like Kino and Juana. George and Lennie want to "live off the fatta the lan’."(Of mice and men.14) They want to be free‚ from working‚ from running‚ from getting their fair share. Kino wants to get

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    In the book Of Mice and Men Lennie is the one with a disability. George is Lennie’s keeper and takes care of him. George and Lennie go everywhere together and they are always together. Lennie is very unique you could say. Lennie doesn’t really get things all the way and he can’t really remember things that George tells him. In this book my character whom is Lennie represents an intellectual person. Lennie isn’t fully there he forgets things very easily and he doesn’t really know a lot of stuff.

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    In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck‚ the character Lennie Smalls is a large man who is physically fit but immature emotionally. He poses a danger to the other characters‚ as he is responsible for the death of various creatures‚ the accidental injury of Curley’s hand‚ and the gruesome murder of Curley’s wife. Although the outcome of the situations was unintended‚ innocent lives were lost as a result of his lack of fast reaction and childish mentality. Through the actions of Lennie and the

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    Of Mice and Men Essay It has to be a tough decision to make when your option is shooting your best friend. In “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck‚ George decided to shoot one of his best friends‚ Lennie. “Of Mice and Men” is about some farmers that dream to get there own place. The book takes place in the Salinas Valley. George and Lennie travel together and Lennie is always getting them into trouble‚ though‚ Lennie truly doesn’t mean to. It lead to a heartbreaking decision for George. George made

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    Discuss how Steinbeck establishes George and Lennie’s character through his use of description. Of Mice and Men is a book set in Soledad‚ California following two migrant workers that roam around finding work where they can. In the opening there is a sense of peace‚ calm and nature. It was very unusual for migrant workers to go around together and Steinbeck makes the reader asks themselves questions about the unlikely partnership. George Milton was first described as thin‚ defined features

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    takes them apart. Just how in “Of mice and men” they are two characters George and lennie that practically grow up together. George and Lennie relationship is strong where they look out for each other. Sometimes lennie can get out of hand do things that causes them to move or relocate. George and Lennie relationships stands strong until Lennie gets out of hand and has to be dealt with for the better of their friendship. From “Of mice and men” George and Lennie almost grew up together‚ George would

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    ultimately trust is lost. In “Of Mice and Men” George wants to believe that Lennie will not go against his words. However‚ this complete trust that Lennie has in George can work against him. Lennie trusts that George would never lead him wrong and that George’s words are final. However within chapter five‚ readers and Lennie realize that this is not always true. In chapter five‚ Lennie is in the barn with his puppy. However‚ the pup is dead due to Lennie’s hand. Lennie knows that George will be upset

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