Through George’s wall of condescension and sarcasm you find out that there is deep love for Lennie within him. George spends a majority of the novel cleaning up Lennie’s “messes” and scheming for a better future for the two. Truthfully Lennie is the jewel of the crown with characterization. His child-like demeanor and actions provide amusing situations which help you to connect with him. Soon you begin to understand the gravity of his disabilities, and you worry for his well- being as he has a hard time taking care of himself.
Daniel Keyes also uses symbolism that relates to the quotation. Throughout the book Charlie is symbolized by the mouse Algernon because of their similar experiences; since they both have had the surgery to enhance their intelligence. At the conference during the presentation, Charlie is itching, staring at Algernon in his cage. It subconsciously is reminding him of his own feelings: feeling trapped since he realized he was being used by the scientists. When he releases Algernon he feels relief, and free as if he is releasing himself.
His character has already been shaped by the abuse experienced in his childhood and the story of his life provided a moving film. Pog, written by Lyn Lee, was the most delightful story of a baby monster who reversed the usual scary monster story. All three of these texts support a belief that change can happen in so many ways. Relationships alter the journey of our lives. In “Looking for Alibrandi”, Josie at first finds it hard to accept her Nonna’s behaviour towards her
He has no understanding over the situation, and drinks just because he's thirsty. George quickly chastises him, explaining how the water could be "bad" and make Lennie "sick ". This shows that George cares for Lennie, as he is worried about him getting sick. As we've already seen, George tries to take care of Lennie. In their relationship, George is in control like a parent, while Lennie is just like a little kid.
Also, Smith is presented as a child, he is referred to as a “dwarfish boy-man, with small booted feel” he has the “aura of an exiled animal, a creature walking wounded.” This provokes sympathy from the reader and horror that this is happening even though he murdered the Clutter family in the brutal way he did it makes the reader question whether he really deserves this. The reporter asks “How’d you like it?” to the hangman, this is very horrific as for the reader it seems as if the answer isn’t already obvious and makes you think what kind of a cold blooded question is that, but the hangman’s reply is even more horrific “it wasn’t as bad as i thought it would be.” Capote uses one of the main devices of New Journalism here being; getting inside the head of a character, asking the hangman how he felt. Another feature of New Journalism is conversational speech evident in the dialogue, “Hell no. Against the rules. Here comes Smith.” By recording this dialogue, Capote is not only involving the
We can tell that George is devastated my Lennies actions and is upset as he thought everything would work out, “He usta like to hear about it so much I got to thinking maybe we would” Whenever George is with the other ranch workers, I think he feels embarrassed and ashamed of Lennie’s actions as it says, “his hat was so far down on his forehead that his eyes were covered” this shows us he scared and wont make eye contact with the others. George is scared for Lennie, “it seemed to take george some time to free his words”. Throughout the novel Lennies and Georges friendship is obvious and even though Lennie killed Curleys wife, George still stays a loyal friend to him and tries to protect him “he never done this to be mean”. Steinbeck uses imagery to portay Georges feelings, “his feet dragged heavily” this tells us is upset and doesn’t really want to
We know this because he began to 'cry with fright' and he knows that he has done ‘a bad-thing’ because he is aware that he has done a bad thing; this enlightens the readers that when Lennie senses danger, he feels threatened and becomes very dangerous. In section six, Lennie dies happily, knowning that George was never mad at him, despite his urge and love for soft things, he is still appreciated by the readers and we also discover how Lennie is a significant character because without him there is no dream. Furthermore, [Crooks astutely notes that Lennie cannot remember what he is saying, but points out that most people in
How does Steinbeck present Lennie as an unfortunate character? Steinbeck presents the character of Lennie as an unfortunate character in the novel because he is childlike: “Lennie’s closed hand slowly obeyed. George took the mouse and threw it across the pool to the other side, among the brush.” This shows that Lennie is not in control of his own life. The way that Lennie “slowly” obeys George’s orders is reminiscent of an infant who knows that they have done wrong but are reluctant to follow to the command given. The word “closed” implies a reticence to comply with George’s instructions and a desire for the independence his years should demand, however it is clear that this is something he will never achieve.
George is compared to a parent as he dictates or uses direct language with Lennie, for example ‘George was on his feet yelling, get him Lennie, don’t let him do this.’ This symbolises George care for Lennie like a parent would care for their child, he constantly takes care of Lennie’s problems and tells him what to do. Lennie can be sweet and loving, however when Lennie kills Curley’s wife he’s violent side is shown which is rarely seen in the novel; this symbolises that he may not be aware of his true strength, ‘Lennie looked at the dead girl. The puppy lay close to her. Lennie picked it up. I’ll throw it away he said.
OF MICE AND MEN ESSAY In John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men we are introduced to the hardship undergone during the Great Depression in America. The way people had got treated because of their background and were they were from. The rules weren’t as strict as they are now and people really decided what the rules were. In of mice and men Lennie was one of the most unfairly treated characters which is why the reader should feel most sorry for him. Lennie and George are very different in the way of being best friends.