In John Steinbecks, Of Mice and Men, people could argue over the main theme. ... When this all pieces together, the two men have a strong male-bonding relationship. ... Not once in the whole novel do we see Curley and his wife mutually, alive that is. ... This novel would be like any other novel if not for the portrayal of the connection between the characters. ... "Loneliness", "innocence", "freedom" or "dreams" do impact this novel slightly, but in John Steinbecks, Of Mice and Men, the main motif is relationships and the representation of the good, the bad and the ugly. ...

• Word Count: 690
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The theme of loneliness runs deep through the fabrication of the novel, Of Mice and Men tying a majority of the characters together both male and female. ... Crooks is the only black man in the novel and it is through attitudes towards his character that we are able to gain an understanding about the positions of blacks in America at that time. ... They do not however, set out to hurt him intentionally, but the usage of the term "nigger" tells us the reader that black men, like Crooks, were constantly degraded both verbally and physically by whites. ... Crooks owns a copy of the California civ...

• Word Count: 820
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

The novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a story about being lonely and what affect is has on people and their lives. ... Crooks, in my opinion is the loneliest character in this novel, he not lonely by choice, he is not traveling around and not being able to keep touch with people he has met, he is lonely because of the color of his skin. ...

• Word Count: 688
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Of Mice and Men and the Theme of Loneliness Loneliness is the inevitable act that everyone have encountered at least once in their lifetime. In the Novel, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck gives many examples of loneliness of the California ranch life. ...

• Word Count: 1086
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School