1. Power and Authority in Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men protrudes the power of psychological ascendancy where several characters in the novel, most notably Lennie, fall victim to the intellectual influence of their authoritative figures. ... Lennie who had been watching, imitated George exactly," elucidates the clout that George has over Lennie. ... Due to George's usual reprimands against Lennie's deportments, Lennie holds the expectation of George's once again disapproval of him. ... The novella Of Mice and Men illuminates this perception thoroughly, where in its context, social power is exploited cynically and...
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- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate