Of Mice and Men If you have read the novel 'Of Mice and Men' and are anything like me, then the novel will have held you captivated. During the 1930s, in which the novel was set, an economic disaster was taking place. ... In the novel, he is described as 'small', 'strong' and 'slender'. ... Through the book, the reader is being told about the mice that Lennie killed, by petting them too hard. ... Yet, I think the novel suggests that they don't know much about each other. ...

• Word Count: 2390
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

The novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck takes place during the Great Depression, and begins besides the Salinas River near Soledad, California. ... The men make their way to a ranch. ... Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men metaphorically compares Lennie and Candy's dog by making them both dependent on someone, continuously referring to Lennie as an animal but a good worker, and ultimately, making both of their deaths almost identical. ... " Lennie and George work and travel together, and Lennie always does his job better than most men. ... In conclusion, Steinbeck's Of Mice an...

• Word Count: 1330
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School