Even before we see Abner Snopes, we learn that he is in trouble with the law and that—though Sarty is fiercely loyal to him—the loyalty is causing his son “despair and grief.” Snopes is silent, giving Sarty no relief from the terrifying demands confronting him—that is, being called as a witness for the prosecution, something requiring the loyal boy to lie because what he is being asked to do is in conflict with his self-appointed role of defense witness in the presence of all the “enemies” of his father and therefore, also, of himself (Faulkner 161). Snopes is accused of burning the barn of a decent man names Harris. Snopes’ hog got into his corn, he tells the Justice of the Peace, and he caught it and sent it back. The
To save himself Crooks tries to explain to Lennie how it feels to be lonely, ‘Maybe you can see now, you got George. You know he’s goin’ to come back.’ This monologue is important Crooks is lonely in many ways: he is crippled so he is isolated from society, he is black and he is intelligent all of which set him apart from anyone else on the ranch. At this point animal language is used again for Lennie. Crooks discusses how life would be for Lennie if he was on his own, ‘They’ll tie you up with a collar, like a dog.’ Words like ‘growled’ also show how Lennie’s temperament changes. Please note that animal language is used the most during tense scenes.
Steinbeck creates sympathy towards Crooks by showing that Crooks has a back ailment, a crooked spine, and he has to rub ointment on it every night. He must deal with being a social outcast in addition to dealing with a physical ailment. Crooks is one who suffers yet perseveres. And being that he is often isolated, he suffers alone, seemingly with no hope. ‘His body was bent over to the left by his crooked spine,….
Also, Laertes, like his father, has the same spontaneity as Hamlet. Throughout this tragic play, we see there are many foils, whether they are noticeable or hard to see. Foils add to the plot of the play by introducing the audience or reader to the characters personality, which aids us in understanding each character’s decisions. Literary techniques such as these foils greatly enrich a play and make them into final masterpieces, as
Madi Ross Walker, P. 4 October 2, 2012 No matter what the circumstance, socialization is a top priority for human beings. Without it, one can grow to be mean and bitter an even go insane. Humans long for companionship, whether it’s an old man nearing the end of his days, a lonely stable buck with no one to talk to, or a misguided ranch wife with a wandering eye and a head full of trampled dreams. In the novel Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck proves through the lonely and tragic lives of his characters how man has a powerful need for friendship and belonging. Crooks is a perfect example of how one can go mad without the company of friendship.
I tell ya," he cried, "I'll tell ya a guy gets too lonely an' he gets sick" (Steinbeck 72). Crooks does not have anyone to talk to, this shows another side of him. While he talks about men in general feeling lonely, he really is talking about the way he feels. Crooks is mostly affected because he is shut down from activities and the workers in the ranch mistreat him because he is black. While talking to Candy he says, ".
English Essay - Of Mice and Men In this essay i will write about how Steinbeck uses the recurring theme of loneliness throughout the novel 'Of Mice and Men ' . I shall write about the different characters in the novel and how they have this one trait in common , Candy , Crooks ,Curley's wife and George are all effected by loneliness and is shown as a destructive force . I will also write about how the setting represents loneliness by the language that Steinbeck uses to create effect . In the novel we find out that Crooks is very lonely and isolated because he is different than other people. He is ignored by everyone on the ranch because he is black , this makes his character bitter and mean"Books ain't no good .
By giving good descriptions Steinbeck is able to make the reader feel sympathy for Crooks , Lennie, Candy and as they have to deal with prejudice. Crooks have to live in the stables by himself because he is a “nigger” and therefore not allowed to enjoy some qualities of life. Lennie is mentally slow so people treat him bad. When George and Lennie goes to the farm to get the job George has to cover for him because if the boss knows that he is mentally slow then they would not get a job. Candy has to deal with prejudice because he is old and he only has one hand.
Macbeth: Guilt Analysis Guilt is a universal feeling inside all literature and history. It is written into plots and plays in a character's mind to taunt their insanity. Without guilt, a novel is less dramatic and intriguing. Throughout Macbeth by Shakespeare, guilt is a reoccurring theme. It motivates the characters to do things they wouldn't normally do.
Honest. I didn't. I jus' wanted to pet `um a little" (43), and the killing of Curley’s wife at the end of the book. Loneliness has made Lennie very cautious towards others because he has to worry about getting in trouble. With Crooks being the only black man on the ranch he is automatically going to feel alienated, When the other men at the ranch do not relate with Crooks unless he is working because he is black is when he really feels lonesome.