Loneliness means being isolated or on your own. In this novel many of the characters are lonely. Steinbeck was born in Soledad so he decided to make this the area in which to place his novel. In this story, the characters are lonely because although they are all together they all feel very much on their own. For example, Lennie is with George all the time but Lennie always feels on his own and is scared that George will leave him and is always seeking his approval as a child would seek the approval of a parent.
Of Mice and Men: Mini-Essay Topics Chapter 1 – 2 (Select ONE essay to answer for tomorrow, October 1st.) 1. George and Lennie are obviously committed to each other, yet they often criticize each other or threaten to leave. Examine the negative aspects of this relationship, and then consider why they stay together in spite of all of this. Contrast the language of each, their threats and complaints, with what they really feel.
The thing that you have to understand about Lennie is that he has a mental disability. He can’t really take care of himself as he can’t remember and distrusts everybody but George whom he has a blinding love for. Lennie in many ways is like an animal or even a pet of George’s that George is honour bond to take care of. More then once George thinks about leaving Lennie and living a regular life. “…if I was alone I could live so
________ A mental problem person would never change his attitude and character towards certain situation. ________ In Of Mice and Men, the author John Steinbeck expresses the universal idea that racism and jealousy many times cause people to be left alone other people. ________ Friendship is something you cannot live without; you constantly need someone beside you that can entertain you, keep you company and help you in the times of need. They can sometimes cause you some problems, but overall, they’re people that are really close to you, that you cannot live without, that you need beside
Nadia Martinez Professor Scillieri Basic Writing 073 27 October 2014 John Steinbeck: Of Mice and Men Many of Steinbeck’s novels address sides of social problems that impact the demoted people of society in profound ways. There are many social problems that are explored in this novel, including the treatment and perception of people who are poor, people who are mentally challenged, and African Americans. Many of the characters in Of Mice and Men are suffering from persistent anxiety. Most of the characters are overlooked the grinding poverty and frustration that they experience keeps them in a state of constant anticipation, followed by crushing disappointment. “Of Mice and Men” is a novel written by John Steinbeck.
Dreams were rarely obtained due to the harsh circumstances. In John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, a majority of the most neglected characters carry foolish dreams that are out their reach; from owning rabbits to becoming a movie star. The lower class people do not realize the reality that surrounds them. Steinbeck implies that dreams never come true; no matter how hard one tries or believes. He demonstrates this by utilizing Lennie and Curley’s wife’s crushed ambitions.
As a result he often can’t face reality and can’t react properly to situations because he isn’t used to proper human contact- except from George who treats him like a pet, and who lennie obeys. The men are afraid of Lennie because they know that if his great strength were ever to go uncontrolled, it could easily overwhelm any one of them. This constant rejection by others increases the depth of Lennie's loneliness and adds to the theme of loneliness running through the novel. Lennie and curley’s wife react to their lonliness and getting into trouble, this explains why many people do bad things and how it isn’t really their fault. This also suggests why society have to care for minorities or generally lonely people because otherwise bad things may happen.
In the novel, Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck, George is Lennies flashlight. He guides Lennie through the bad time and shows Lennie other ways of solving his promlems. Without George his friend would be lost in the world with no references. George has many feelings for his best friend Lennie. He is sometimes mean to Lennie, complaining that he misses out on somethings in life because he has to look out for Lennie.
Mindset of Milton Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness. George Milton, a pugnacious man who happens to be Lennie Smalls’ only friend, is very conceited and inconsiderate to a vast majority of the people around him. George and Lennie are the main characters in John Steinbeck’s novel, Of Mice and Men, and on their journey to find hope, George lives with a constant attitude and is very hotheaded. Considering George is constantly being constrained to Lennie, he becomes impatient and while I can agree that Lennie is quite a lot to handle, what George did to him is undoubtably, revolting. George Milton killed Lennie
Steinbeck wrote Of Mice and Men in a play format, using a circular pattern of locales, dramatic format of setting description, condensed narration, dramatic lighting, and to connect his plot. Some readers feel that Of Mice and Men is so balanced and thoughtful in structure that the novel is a work of art. Other readers feel that the structure makes the book predictable, taking away from the reader's interest. (1) Circular Pattern of Locales Nevertheless, Steinbeck's novel easily translated to the stage, almost intact, because of his thoughtful craftsmanship. The locales are perfectly balanced in a circular pattern.