Essay Question Of Mice and Men is set in California during the 1930s. This is an important time in US history because it was the time of the Great Depression, which did not end until the start of the Second World War. During this period of failed businesses, harsh poverty and long-term unemployment, many migrant workers came to California from other parts of America in search of work. The ranch workers in the book are all examples of people who have been affected by the Great Depression, as most
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Throughout the novella ‘Of Mice and Men’ various themes are explored, a main theme noticed throughout the novella is authority. The boss is one of many characters who have authority on the ranch because he owns the ranch and is the employer. Authority within the boss is shown when he questions George “what stake you got in this guy?” this shows authority because the boss can question who he wants if he notices any suspicions because it’s his ranch The boss also shows he has authority when Steinbeck
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everyone around you? Well, Slim uses the great respect he has earned, to create a momentous role for himself. In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, George and Lennie travel around together, seeking work, in order to achieve their dream of living of the fat of the land with their own cottage, garden, and herd of animals. George is the care taker of Lennie, who has the mind of a five-year-old child and the strength of a bull. When they arrive at the Tyler Ranch where Slim is in charge of all the workers
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Power is found within many of the characters in the novella Of Mice and Men. Power is found from the confident jerkline skinner, Slim, to Curley’s trampy wife, who is the only woman, all the way down to the lonely stable buck, Crooks,. Slim is the “Prince of the Ranch”, a high authoritative figure among all the workers. Then, there is Curley’s wife, she is powerful, but at the same time she isn’t. She only has power over men, but only if they are alone or if they do something to hurt her. Finally
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Characters in of mice and men ❖ Lennie - A large, lumbering, childlike migrant worker. Due to his mild mental disability, Lennie completely depends upon George, his friend and traveling companion, for guidance and protection. ❖ George - A small, wiry, quick-witted man who travels with, and cares for, Lennie. Although he frequently speaks of how much better his life would be without his caretaking responsibilities, George is obviously devoted to Lennie. George’s behavior is motivated by
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story ‘Of Mice and Men’ took place. The story shows the way different people will react diversely to various situations. In this case, living with the trouble of having to travel to faraway places to search for jobs. It shows how some people can behave overly difficult while others can be calm, friendly and easy to live with. The many characters in the story represent the many different combinations of worthy and unworthy qualities but this essay shall concentrate on three characters Slim, Curley and
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Slim is described always in terms of dignity and majesty. When he first comes into the bunkhouse, he moves "with a majesty achieved only by royalty and master craftsmen. He was a jerk-line skinner, the prince of the ranch, capable of driving ten, sixteen, even twenty mules with a single line to the leaders." Slim is tall, ageless, and an expert in his job. His voice is the voice of rationalism. When Carlson suggests killing Candy's dog, Candy appeals to Slim as the final authority. Slim is so
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Of Mice And Men In the masterful story Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck there is a looming theme of loneliness. This theme is told to you through the words and actions of the characters in the story . This story is told through two characters Lennie and George. The setting is 1930’s America. The story involves traveling ranch workers that live only for the one purpose to get paid and waste their money on a few drinks and some pleasure. These men are consumed with loneliness. The care
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Of Mice and Men top quotes Chapter 1 · "A few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas River drops in close to the hillside bank and runs deep and green. The water is warm too, for it has slipped twinkling over the yellow sands in the sunlight before reaching the narrow pool." – Steinbeck uses vivid images to create the setting; the setting is idyllic, perfect and untouched. · “On the sand banks the rabbits sat as quietly as little gray, sculptured stones." – Simile adds to the timeless feel
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we all encounter conflicts that stand in the way of our ability to achieve it. Some people can reach their dreams, but many find themselves unable to free themselves from the personal, social and economic chains that bind them. In Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, Lennie and George had a dream of owning a farm. These characters embarked on a journey to achieve their version of the American dream. “Well,” said George, “we’ll have a big vegetable patch and a rabbit hutch and chickens. And when it rains in
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