John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men: Chapter Analysis

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As George headed back to the ranch, he was going over the events of the day in his head. The death of Curley's wife, the chase after Lennie and finally him pulling the trigger. "Why did I do it" George asked slim as they walked up the hill. "You had to, there would have been no end" Slim replied. The ranch hands returned to the bunkhouse, and it was decided to call it a night. "At least we don't need to listen to Curley askin' where his wife is!" Carlson said solemnly. There was no reply. Only the whispering of the trees outside. As George was sleeping, he had a vivid dream: "George, why did you do that to me!, didn't you love me!, At least I have rabbits up here". Lennie was floating around in George's sub-consciousness. When it was time…show more content…
He ran through rain, mud and cities. He ran all the way until he came across a man. This man was big, and walked along as if he had an incredible weight on his back. His stride reminded George of what a bear would look like as it walked. "Hi George" said the man. "How do you know my name..." George stammered. "Why wouldn't I, don't you know who I am George"? said the man. "Oh my god, it can't be.." George muttered, and fell to the ground. George seemed to be in a cloud for what felt like a year (But was only a few days). He awoke to see a small withered old man standing overtop him. He was at a hospital. "Hello there" Said the man. "Who are you!" George replied. "I am you, George. I am Lennie, I am curley's wife. You're dead George." "I can't be dead!" Yelled George "You were running, and your heart gave out" Said the Man. "What do I do now"? Said George. "You fulfill your dream". Said the man. With that, all went dark, and George found himself standing in front of a farm. The farm had a small Rabbit Hutch, an windmill, a beautiful garden, Alfalfa, a cow, some pigs. All of this was situated next to a gently flowing…show more content…
Candy, George is Home!" Yelled Lennie. "LENNIE! Oh My god! Your alive!" George ran to his friend and hugged him. "Of course I'm alive George, did you think I would die while you went to the store!" Lennie laughed. "Where's Candy!" George asked. "Inside the house" Lennie replied. George didn't understand what was happening. He was on his dream farm, Candy was there, and Lennie was alive! Was the old man right? Were they all dead? If so, why is Candy here? Did he die too? So many questions, and no answers! George went inside the house, and saw a flat iron stove, with Candy bent over it cooking. Candy didn't speak. He winked at George, and smiled. George knew right then and there that they were dead. Candy had most likely died after George left. Was this heaven? Was this some cruel joke his mind was playing on him? Was he in a coma in Soledad? Whatever it was, George didn't care. Candy prepared a good meal. They had smoked salmon, and milk. The cream on the milk was so creamy that they had to use a knife! This was the life that George had wanted for years, and he had it. He enjoyed the next week lounging around, picking alfalfa, watching Lennie feed the rabbits and eating the delicious food Candy was preparing. There was no Curley, no Tart to get them in trouble, No dead puppies, no running from anybody. Just

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