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. ... Here, I think Steinbeck is trying to show George's loneliness. ... In the novel, Steinbeck compares Lennie to animals, which I find very interesting. ... Through the book, the reader is being told about the mice that Lennie killed, by petting them too hard. ... Steinbeck is trying to show that, even though George has Lennie's constant companionship, he is still lonely, which is why he plays solitaire. ...

• 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. ... Steinbeck states that George and Lennie are opposites. ... 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. ... In conclusion, Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men metaphorically compares Lennie and Candy&#x...

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