Comparative Essay On Of Mice And Men

The classic novel, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck was made into a Hollywood Blockbuster in 1992. Directed and acted by Gary Sinise and John Malkovich, Hollywood took a stab at trying to recreate this literary success. The novel, which takes place in the 1930’s, follows the lives of two men, George and Lennie, as they try to attain their dream of owning a farm. George is a smart man who always seems to have things figured out. Lennie is massive, but has the mind of a young child. George looks after him, but it is not easy since Lennie always seems to get himself in some kind of trouble. As they struggle towards their dreams, George and Lennie face obstacles that test

According to www.dualdiagnosis.org, in the 1930’s, “Techniques that were used on the mentally ill included insulin-induced comas, lobotomies, malarial infections, and electroshock therapy.” The novel, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, describes the story of two migrant workers named George and Lennie, and their adventure during the Great Depression. Lennie is a man who is challenged with mental retardation. During the Great Depression, this was not an acceptable thing in society, so George acts as his caretaker and has to cover for Lennie. Eventually, George and Lennie find themselves working on a ranch where they meet new people and find themselves in trouble. I think that George did the right thing by killing Lennie. If George would not have killed him, Lennie would have been taken to the mental hospital and treated badly, if Lennie was killed by anyone else, George would have had regrets, and Lennie was at risk of getting himself and George into more trouble.

Despite the fact that some characters found in this book are quite cruel, others promote important lessons and morals. “Teenagers can identify with characters in such novels and use them as role models for facing their own challenges.”(Young Adult Literature) Teens look towards books for inspiration and advice for their own life. Of Mice and Men gives teens hope of addressing their own. This book teaches teens to go after their dreams, no matter what anyone says. George and Lennie have a particular energy of determination that is inspiring to the reader. "O.K. Someday—we're gonna get the jack together and we're gonna have a little house and a couple of acres an' a cow and some pigs and—" (Steinbeck 14). This dream that George and Lennie have, inspires the reader to also follow after his or her dreams. George and Lennie are two very inspirational young men who motivate the reader to have their own hopes and dreams for the future. Having something to look forward to keeps people happy and arouse their good spirits. Overall the inspirational characters in this book, share and unforgettable lesson, that schools should not got against and

John Steinbeck describes a world where the American Dream is easy to believe, but impossible to achieve. Steinbeck paints a powerful and intriguing portrait of America in the 1930s. He reveals the real hardships of life during the Great depression. In the book Of Mice and Men, two men of polar opposites go on a journey from the town of Weed to Soledad where a ranch provides work to survive. All the characters are different in some way but they share one thing,the desire for companionship.

John Steinbeck’s 1937 novel Of Mice and Men, has characters who face the same problems American teenagers do today. Like George and Lenny, teenagers, today, have friendships in the book; people have that close relationships with other people who help them make it through in real life. Teens also feel the emptiness and loneliness that they experience in the book as well. Teenagers are always looking for something, just like the characters in the book were looking for a farm of their own.

John Steinbeck’s book Of Mice and Men is an extraordinary novel with unique characteristics. The novel is about an uncommon friendship between two extremely different individuals who are living and working together. This story belong to the genres tragic realistic fiction, historical fiction and drama. The linking between the novel and The Great Depression emphasizes throughout the story, which makes the novel very realistic and down to earth. The author touches on several themes such as: the unreachable American dream, the economic injustices, loneliness, friendship and people’s propensity for cruelty. In this book review, we will get into a deeper understanding of what the actual story means.

I could compare this book to "Of Mice and Men." I could compare this book to "Of Mice and Men" because both books describe setting really well. In "Ida B" the seting is described in good detail in the beginning and it is in "Of Mice and Men" to. I think both authors do very well describing the setting in the beggining with great detail. The authors also do well at introducing the main charcters of the books. In "Of Mice and Men" the charcters, George and Lennie, are introduced after the setting is described. In "Ida B" the main charcter, Ida B, is introduced right away on the book. That is how I compare the book "Ida B" to "Of Mice and

John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men has become one of America’s most frequently challenged books. The text is common on many high-school syllabi worldwide and concerns the difficulties faced by migrant ranch workers in the Great Depression. According to a 2001 survey by People for the American Way, the text was one of the 10 most often challenged books. Opposers to Steinbeck’s novel say that it is inappropriate for children due to its vulgar language, misogynistic and racist views, and the violence that occurs throughout the book. However, Of Mice and Men is beneficial for students to read because it teaches them valuable life lessons about reality, informs them about the time period in which this book was written, and teaches students to learn

Of Mice of Men, the 1937 novella written by American author John Steinbeck is one of the most famous and controversial works of American literature. The book tells the sad story of George and Lennie, two displaced migrant ranch workers with a dream of a future who move around California in search of work during the Great Depression. Although it is taught in many schools across the US, it has been a frequently targeted book as it makes American Library Association’s list of the Most Challenged Books of 21st Century. This vulgarity and racist language is often thought to just be included to better develop the character, however, after analyzing the time period and Steinbeck's life and beliefs, it is possible to see that the text was based off

Of Mice and Men is an amazing story by John Steinbeck that has touched the lives of millions of readers globally since its release in 1937. Its gripping storyline takes their critics in the mindset of characters from an older time. Things they did back then might be seen as strange or even obscene today. But, we cannot put it towards our world’s standards of what is right or wrong because we know that is how the world worked back then, and we can never change it, nor should we forget it either. Just because this story was published eighty years ago, does not mean it does not still offer anything of value for our generations.

The book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck tells a story about Two itinerant Farm workers named George and Lennie and their problems in a ranch a few miles south of Soledad. The two men have a conflict with society and how they are treated. The main theme of the book is to remind us how harsh the real world can be and how our dreams don't always come true.

Misfortune, grit, and hope are just a few words that can describe America over 80 years ago. John Steinbeck paints a realistic portrait of America in the 1930’s. In doing so, he discusses the important controversial issues in a précis 106 pages. Everything has a purpose, and in writing these 106 pages, Steinbeck had a purpose to fulfill. Steinbeck’s purpose in writing Of Mice and Men consisted of many components, but it can be summed up in three main points. This includes portraying the American dream in the 1930’s, giving insight into life during the Great Depression, and to enlighten readers about what a true friendship consists of.

Many writers throughout history have endured both positive and negative criticism of their works. Just as John Steinbeck introduced to us “Of Mice and Men” in 1937, he faced both biographical and historical Criticism. Mr. Steinbeck was on point with his writing in the ways that he made clear to the reader just what he was talking about. He made it possible for the reader to sink deeply into the story and feel as though they are walking right alongside the characters. His description of setting and appropriate relation to the period in time and those living it aided in the way his writing was perceived. Steinbeck is especially talented with this element of writing in that he lived and

During the Great Depression, money is an issue, and jobs are extremely scarce. Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck’s fictional novel, portrays that hardened struggle to a new level. It begins with the two main characters, George Milton and Lennie Smalls, traversing through northern California’s Gabilan Mountain range, in order to get to a ranch where they can buck barley for fifty dollars a month. Immediately, the reader can notice the unlikeness between the two. Lennie, a burly, satisfied simple-minded individual and George, the determined, witty one. From this, George Milton is the most admirable character in literature, because he is ambitious, clever, and understanding.

The story I read for this month’s book report is called Of Mice and Men. This story was written by John Steinbeck and was published in 1937. It tells the tale of two pioneers/ranch workers named George and Lennie and their experience finding jobs during The Great Depression. It takes place in a rural location in Northern California and the main conflict arises when the two men are given a job at a small ranch where the owner seems to have sadistic and malicious intent. George tells Lennie to keep quiet at all costs and if anything were to go wrong to meet him in the forest inside of the shrub. George also tells Lennie and another man named Candy that after around a month they would leave the ranch and create their own little home. However,