Of Mice and Men covers many different themes. ... The dream depended so much on the relationship between George and Lennie that it could no longer be carried out without one of them. George and Lennie are very devoted to one another. ... George depends on Lennie for companionship, just as Lennie depends on George. ... The title of the story "Of Mice and Men" refers to the fact that dreams don't always go right. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

In John Steinbecks, Of Mice and Men, people could argue over the main theme. ... Comparing to the loving relationship between Candy and the dog, Lennie and George's relationship would fit into that of a much different category, this being the "bad" category. George often "scowled" (4, 21) at Lennie for all of his wrong doings, this forcing Lennie to nod "to show that he understood" (21). ... This makes George takes matters into his own hands when coming time to kill Lennie. ... "Loneliness", "innocence", "freedom" or "dreams" do impact this novel slightly, but in John Steinbecks, Of Mice ...

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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...

• Word Count: 919
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

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...

• Word Count: 919
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Recently I have read an exhilarating novel called "Of Mice And Men", written by John Steinbeck. ... Although Lennie means no harm by his actions, George felt he could not risk letting him ruin any more lives, so to prevent any further mishaps George shoots Lennie. ... This shows the relationship to be so close that it is quickly remarked on by others. ... "Lennie said, "Tell about that place George." ... In conclusion, I find "Of Mice And Men" a good read, the characters, George, Lennie and Crooks are designed in such a way that they portray the themes of friendship, racism and dreams suc...

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• Grade Level: High School

Several sets of characters in "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, had dreams but not all of them were possible to achieve. ... George and Lennie's dream to own a ranch together proved to be unattainable for several reasons. ... That'd be better than mice. ... (page 41) Crook's dream is also unrealistic because of the relationship between the blacks and whites back then. ... He was even going to volunteer at George and Lennie's farm. ...

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Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck tells the story of George Milton and Lennie Small, two migrant workers who move around to find job opportunities during the Great Depression in California. In Of Mice and Men, the killing of Lennie and Candy's Dog are symbolic physically and non-physically. ... Steinbeck may present Lennie as acting "like a terrier" toward George, but even George struggles, on this occasion, to tame Lennie. ... Lennie looks up to George. ... Steinbeck presents George and Lennie's relationship as being unique as during the time this novella was set itineran...

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As one anonymous writer noted, "A strong relationship starts with two brave people who are ready to sacrifice anything for one another.... George is one of the main characters included in the novella Of Mice and Men, written by the well-known author, John Steinbeck. ... George makes a great deal of sacrifices when he takes the role as Lennie's new guardian. ... Throughout all of the hardships George endures, he still remains loyal to Lennie and stands by his side; he will always ensure Lennie's protection. ... John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men is classic story abo...

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John Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men, is a tragic and endearing story of the unconditional friendship between two virtually opposite men. ... The setting is the final contributing factor to the meaningfulness of Of Mice and Men. ... Many men traveled all over the country to look for work, but very seldom did any travel together like Lennie and George did. ... Yet Lennie and George's relationship defies the circumstance which their setting provides. ... George and Lennie are characterized by a relationship similar to a father and a child. ...

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In John Steinbeck's novel, 'Of Mice and Men', a character who strongly draws my interest as a reader, is George, a man whose qualities, actions and circumstances, attracts my admiration, compassion, and sympathy. ... His relationship with Lennie matures him, originally George played cruel tricks on Lennie, but stopped when he realised how childish and unthinking this was. ... Lennie needs George, and would be lost without him, but it is equally true that George needs Lennie. ... George says it all to Lennie, "We got a future. ... George looks after Lennie because he is go...

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Of Mice and Men was written by John Steinbeck in 1937. ... AS Curley starts to pick on Lennie due to his physique, George stands up for Lennie. ... Right from the start the reader's attention is drawn to their strong relationship. Possibly the main theme of Of Mice and Men is broken dreams. ... Of Mice and Men has many writing techniques and themes/issues underlying in the text. ...

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book, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the author reveals many aspects about George and Lennie's personalities and their friendship. There is no doubt that, looking at George and Lennie's relationship (in the 1930s) from a 21st century middle class point of view, George was harsh, mean, and derogatory to Lennie. ... On one occasion when Lennie got into trouble in Weed, George told Slim how they hid in an irrigation ditch all day so the party of men couldn't find and kill him (Steinbeck 46). He could've just as easily left Lennie for the men to find, but he chose not t...

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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"OF MICE AND MEN" is John Steinbeck's famous novel of two men struggling through wreckage of the Great Depression. ... That is exactly what George Milton and Lennie Small do in "OF MICE AND MEN." ... George can be grouped as a bourgeoisie, and Lennie as a proletariat. ... Because of Lennie's strength, George seems to allure Lennie to find a job with him, so that he can earn more money. ... George kills Lennie without any mercy in order to get rid of his burden. ...

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In the John Steinbeck novel, Of Mice and Men, the pain of loneliness is a prominent theme as it depicts the sad and forsaken lives of the lower-class workers. ... When his only company, his dog, is taken from him and killed, Candy fears that he will be treated the same way in the future and wants to join Lennie and George on their ranch. A cure for the loneliness is something that George and Lennie have. ... Curley's wife is the direct cause of the end of George and Lennie's dream. Her death leads to the hurtful decision of George's to kill Lennie, hence killing the dream for ev...

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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. ... George and Lennie had a special friendship. ... When Lennie got in trouble, George ran away with him, when Lennie was hungry George was the one that cooked him food. ... The ranchers are all very envious of the relationship George and Lennie have, because they do not have that kind of relationship in their own lives. ...

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Throughout the book and film, "Of Mice and Men" by John Stienback, there are many similarities and there are many differences. ... The film starts off with George and Lennie running from their troubles started by Lennie and the lady with the dress. ... The book states that the workers find George in the woods with Lennie after George had shot him. ... The film on the other hand ends with George on a train and Lennie working on the ranch with George. ... The film concentrates more on Lennie and George and their relationship. ...

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In the story Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck explores how painful loneliness is, especially through Crooks, the black stable hand. ... In the novel Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, the plight of loneliness affects the thoughts and actions of Crooks by leading him to treat people cruelly, yet also causing him to seek friendship. ... Crooks' cruelty further extends as he tells Lennie that George might never return back to the ranch. Crooks said, 'S'upose George don't come back. ... Crooks is resentful about social relationship. ...

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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 also very jealous of the relationship that George and Lennie have and pines for it. ... Don't make a difference who the guy is, long's he's with you- All Crooks has are his books for friends and they just aren't enough and don't even compare to the relationship that George and Lennie share. ... It is only because of Candy's offere to join George and Lennie in their dream to buy their own ranch that ...

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• Grade Level: High School