The novel ‘of Mice and Men’ was written by John Steinbeck published in 1937 in a place known as the Pacific Grove and Los ranch in California. John Steinbeck addresses a variety of themes in the novel such as power‚ seduction and hierarchy. Steinbeck had worked as a ranch hand himself that’s why he understood the types of people that were in it. Following the US Stock market in 1929 US experienced a period of depression known as the ‘Great Depression’ in 1930s America‚ to highlight how people lived
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Foreshadowing in Of Mice and Men By Alex Luciani Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is the tale of an unlikely friendship between two men trying to achieve their dream. It’s set in California during the Great Depression. Foreshadowing is used throughout the story to predict major events that happen later on. It fills the reader with a sense of dread and anticipation and keeps the story suspenseful. It makes the tone of the story more tragic‚ as the characters are predicted to fail. The ending of
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Techniques Examples Analysis Foreshadow With the mice/ rabbits/ puppies whenever there was animal and whenever Lennie used his hands. Hints at the ending‚ of whats going to happen. Imagery Start of every chapter. When describing scenery and characters. Used to appeal people and give a good description so they can imagine it. Symbolism Curley’s wife symbolises women during that time period. Curley= small people/rich people/ people with power Crooks= racial discrimination Candy: unvalued/weak/old
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novel written by John Steinbeck‚ “Of Mice and Men”‚ two of the mainprotagonists which are George and Lennie are pivotal to the plot of the novel. Both are shown to be the typical poor farmers with George being weaker‚ smaller‚ and smarter than his brotherlyfigure Lennie who is bigger‚ stronger‚ but mentally disabled as well. But unlike the other farmers who are isolated‚ George and Lennie share a strong relationship which all the other farmers lack. The two benefited each other throughout the
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How far does Steinbeck present Curley’s wife throughout the novella? Before she’s introduced to the reader: Chapter 2 “Well I think Curley’s married . . . a tart.” “Well‚ you look her over‚ mister. You see if she ain’t a tart.” derogatory terms After she’s introduced to the reader: Chapter 2 “A girl was standing there. . .” immaturity‚ naïve “She had full‚ rouged lips… heavily made up.” Pouting‚ sensual image A lot of makeup‚ preposterous‚ ridiculous in context Red lips
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About Lennie “I never get no peace with you” said George. George is like Lennie’s mom he takes care of him and make sure that he doesn’t do something bad or stupid. For example‚ when they are going to meet there new boss George keeps asking Lennie what he is going to do when they meet the boss‚ so that they get the job. George feels worried‚ unconfident‚ and frustrated in Lennie because Lennie is violent‚ acts like a child‚ and can’t remember. To begin with‚ George feels worried because Lennie is
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English II Pre-Ap Period 1 The Discriminating Fact Discrimination is universal‚ it’s everywhere‚ and in fact‚ it happens to everyone. The victims of Discrimination are usually misunderstood‚ harshly judged‚ and very mistreated and this causes discomfort in the victims in the future. The reactions to Discrimination varies on each type of person as Discrimination is often based on qualities and abilities. Discrimination shapes the story by targeting vulnerable characters in order to exploit
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depicts the other side of her personality by exposing how she is around the ranch workers‚ and what they think of her. The author also illustrates the life of a typical women in 1930’s America and the little respect they were given. Steinbeck does not make the reader feel one strong emotion for her but various different emotions throughout the novel. Furthermore he constantly foreshadows a coming of an event she will play a major role in by reminding George and Lennie how similar she is to the girl
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Is ‘Of mice and men’ a pessimistic novel? Written in 1936‚ ‘Of Mice and Men’ is perhaps a bleak novella by John Steinbeck. It is set in California in the 1930’s at the time of ‘The Great Depression’ and ‘The Dust Bowl’ when life was particularly harsh and humanity somewhat lacking. Arguably‚ the novel is a pessimistic one as it depicts the world of migrant workers‚ lonely and desperate and hungry to achieve unattainable dreams. However‚ ‘The American Dream’ also stands as a symbol of hope and
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As the years go by‚ the American Dream becomes less practical to fulfill. What is seen on television screens has changed the main concept of what the dream should be about. Instead of owning land and supporting a family‚ the dream has become about owning the most expensive cars‚ clothes‚ houses‚ etc. The Dream gives artificial faith that anything is possible and motivation to keep working for a better life. The American Dream is the idea of anything being possible. It gives people hope that if they
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