In the novel Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck uses stereotypes and discrimination to convey a message of how the characters feel. ... To quote a quite distinguished reader, "Characters are trapped'- either by what others think of them, or by their situation." A lot of the character's feelings about themselves and what others think of them will lead to loneliness. Crooks is a character who is mistreated in many ways because he is black. ...

• Word Count: 569
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

In the novel Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck uses stereotypes and discrimination to convey a message of how the characters feel. ... To quote a quite distinguished reader, "Characters are trapped'- either by what others think of them, or by their situation." A lot of the character's feelings about themselves and what others think of them will lead to loneliness. Crooks is a character who is mistreated in many ways because he is black. ...

• Word Count: 570
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

John Steinbeck writes about loneliness in his novel, Of Mice and Men. He deals with this issue in a way that can make it seem unnoticed, but further examination reveals the emotions and feelings behind several characters in the story. ... The realization that there was something deeper in the character of Curley's wife struck me hard. ... Every one of these three characters shares the same emotion to a degree. ... Of Mice and Men. ...

• Word Count: 1032
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

"The Storm" Since the beginning of time, men and women have felt passion for each other. ... Men and women both partake in long business trips, making their separation more routine. ... Another example can be the separation of men and women in social gathering. A woman might tell her husband that she is going out with her friends while she is actually going out to meet other men. These examples give meaning to the proverb, when the cats away, the mice will play. ...

• Word Count: 646
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School