How Does Steinbeck Use Simile In Of Mice And Men

The use of figurative language to make comparisons of Lennie and the animals serves as a way of illustrating Lennie’s personality – being docile and innocent. This allows the readers to further understand Lennie’s actions. In some parts of the story Lennie was described with non-human characteristics, which is a key element to the conflicts that arise in the

“Look, George. Look what I done” (Steinbeck, Pg. 3). Here Steinbeck gives us the idea that Lennie looks up to George in everything he does like a child does to his parents. Lennie can’t take of himself since he is mentally handicapped so we get an idea that even though they are just friends, George is like a father figure to Lennie. Also by the word choice in the dialogue we can see that Lennie communicates in a particular way like if he just learn to speak, therefore he could be compared as a child. “I wasn’t doin’ nothing bad with it, George. Jus’ strokin’ it.” Steinbeck uses dialogue to give us an idea of George’s strong personality. “Don’t let him pull you in-but- if the son of a bitch” This quote gives us the idea that George’s personality is very strong and defensive by the explicit language which shows us anger. Also it gives us a idea that even though he is strong and aggressive he cares about what happens to Lennie. This can relate to the link that he treats him like he is his

The lines in the poem all connect to George and Lennie’s dream, and how it lived in them through different points in the book.

The long, hard war of human equality in society, has been a war since the beginning of civilization. The Great Depression, a tragic time in America’s history, reflects American determination, but also social inequality. In the fiction novella, Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck uses symbolism and characterization to address ableism and sexism in society. Steinbeck addresses these flaws in society in an attempt to ultimately bring awareness these riffs before society falls.

When Lennie reminds George of the “little house and a couple of acres an’ a cow and some pigs…” on page 14, Lennie is reminding George of the distant dream and what they will achieve. Without Lennie, George would probably waste all of his money on alcohol and other fun things. Although this dream seems very far away, if Lennie wasn’t reminding George of that dream, then it would be nonexistent. The way Lennie talks about the dream is very encouraging and shows the innocence of him. Even though for most people in that time period achieving that dream would be very hard, he still reminds George and allows George to work towards that goal and save money. Lennie also contributes to that dream by being the main workforce of the pair and gains most of the money. George tries to make sure they keep the job and teaches Lennie how to function as a normal person. This dream is the main driving force of the pair and without it, they would be lost in

4. This passage comments on the reoccurring theme of loneliness and how it can cause people to lose hope in life. George and Lennie are able to maintain faith in their dream because they share a connection. This is a way to show how we humans really do need each other and that being isolated is unhealthy.

We live in a world of dreams and desire to achieve, but sometimes we end up without achieving them. Therefore, Steinbeck brought this clearly as we see Lennie died without actually achieving his dreams. Also friendship has been expressed as the main theme in the novel. Despite the difficult moments they went through, George and Lennie’s friendship is all against the challenges. The two shared well dreams and loved one another so much. This is a great virtue even in modern

Explanation – George makes Lennie understand why the people that work on the ranches’ are so lonely, and don’t associate with others, which is because workers don’t have anyone there for them. Unlike other workers, George and Lennie have another way to keep their distance from the loneliness - because they have each

In the book, Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck used figurative language, specifically personification and symbolism, as well as diction to develop an apprehensive tone, and later a morose tone, in the euthanization of Candy’s dog. Candy was concerned about Carlson killing his dog because he did not want to lose his companion, which he had for so long. After he received no support from anyone else he inevitably allowed Carlson to do so which left him feeling depressed. Once Carlson introduced the idea of killing the dog to Candy, Candy attempted to reason with him as he “scratched the white stubble whiskers on his cheek nervously”(45). Steinbeck’s use of descriptive diction helps portray that due to Candy’s old age, symbolized by “the white stubble whiskers on his cheek,” he was becoming insecure

They go into hiding for a few days. Eventually they settle upon a farm, where they are offered a job. Lennie and George encounter many struggles along the way revolving around loneliness and acceptance. Loneliness is a recurring theme throughout the book, as seen in some of its characters who are not accepted in society. Lennie, Curley’s Wife, and Crooks, all suffer from loneliness and lack of acceptance based upon their race, mental handicap or controlling husband.

     The friendship between Lennie and George went beyond what was unambiguous, they shared a common dream, and they never stopped trying to acheive their dream. They dream of a peice of land of their own. Independence. A couple of acres, a cow, some pigs, and rabbits that Lennie dreams of tending to. Their dream will later be shattered by fate.

This passage is from Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The two main characters, George and Lennie, plan to get away from their job and build a new life for themselves. When George realizes that Lennie has accidentally broken Curley’s wife’s neck, he knows that he has to kill Lennie. George finds Lennie at the river where the story started, and shoots him. To convey the theme of melancholy, Steinbeck uses the pauses in dialogue, descriptions of nature, and phrases that contrast silence to make us feel more sympathy for George and Lennie.

The three themes are the importance of friendship, the need to honorably sacrifice your dreams to live on, and disempowerment by discrimination like (race, gender, disability, religion etc.). The importance of friendship is a theme because friendship is all George and Lennie have. George said to Lennie, “I want you to stay with me, Lennie. Jesus Christ, somebody’d shoot you for a coyote if you was by yourself. No, you stay with me.

“Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen,” John Steinbeck. Of Mice and Men is a novel created by John Steinbeck published in 1973, portrays many ideas with language. The use of language such as simile, dialogue and emotive language in of mice and men communicate the idea that the American dream is impossible to achieve. Of Mice and Men is about George and Lennie’s adventure in the American dustbowl, looking for work after a misunderstanding and trying to achieve the American dream.

Motifs, which are repeated in the novel, are loneliness, friendship, strength and weakness. Men like George who migrate from farm to farm are often alone. As the story develops, Candy, Crooks, and Curley's wife all confess their deep loneliness. Each of these characters searches for a friend, someone to help them measure the world, as Crooks says. For George, the hope of such friendship dies with Lennie.