Loneliness In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

“Of Mice and Men” is a novella written by John Steinbeck, and it was first published in 1937. The protagonists are George and Lennie. They are ranch hands trying to save a sufficient amount of money to purchase their dream farm. George is short tempered, but he is devoted and caring for Lennie and incredibly dedicated to their friendship. Lennie is large, clumsy and extremely dependent on George; showing characteristics similar to a child. However, Lennie is extremely strong. Throughout the story, George helps Lennie get out of trouble; hence, increasing Lennie’s debt to George. Eventually, Lennie had to pay the debt he owed George; thus, establishing the depressing ending. Therefore, Steinbeck utilizes foreshadowing successfully throughout the story to ultimately create a tragic outcome.

Crooks is a literate black man who tends horses on the ranch. He has long been the victim of oppressive violence and prejudice and has retired behind a facade of aloofness and reserve, his natural personality deadened and suppressed by years of antagonism. Crooks is the only black man in the novel. He has a cynical intelligence and a contemptuous demeanor that he uses to prevent others from inevitably excluding him because of his race. This sign of intelligence is conveyed when Steinbeck describes Crook’s bunkhouse:

Throughout the novel, Of Mice and Men (by John Steinbeck), loneliness is the major underlying theme of the novel. You could almost say that the book has ‘hormonal' up's and down's. Most of the characters are very lonely because they have no family. However, George and Lennie are the contradiction to this. George and Lennie's bond towards each other are so- strong that you can almost see it as you are reading the book. Candy the old crippled man wants to be part of George and Lennie's dream to own a farm and "live off the fatta the land". Curley and his dog are like the metaphor in the book for George and Lennie. Candy has to take care of his dog and George of Lennie. The other two

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, he wanted people to know about loneliness. So one person that had a lot of loneliness was Crooks. In the book Of mice and Men “Had his bunk in the harness room; a little shed that leaned off the wall of the barn.(66). In the book it said that Crooks has his own room in the harness room. So that means that he cannot talk to anybody about his feelings or his thoughts. Also since he is black nobody really respects him, or wants to talk to him. Also in the book Of Mice and Men “‘Well, I got a right to have a light. You go on get outta my room, I ain’t wanted in the bunkhouse, and you ain’t wanted in my room.” “Why ain’t you wanted” Lennie ask.”(68). Now Crooks is telling Lennie to leave because he doesn't want

The famous philosopher, Albert Schweitzer once said, “We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness.” John Steinbeck wrote the book Of Mice and Men during The Great Depression. That was a time when a lot of people experienced loneliness, hopelessness, and anger in their lives. In Of Mice and Men, the most valuable theme is loneliness; This makes a lot of sense due to the time it was written. The Great Depression was a very gloomy and lonely time.

Candy is the only old person on the farm, and his dog was the only thing that stopped him from being lonely because of

In “Of Mice and Men”, the motifs of loneliness and male friendships manifest the main theme of the American Dream. George and Lennie’s loneliness allows them to become closer to one another through the power of friendship. This unique bond between the two men reveals a newfound and mutual idea of the American Dream. The organization moves the novel from the themes of innocence to male friendships and finally to loneliness.

One of the main themes in Of Mice and Men focuses on gender inequality and racial issues, despite the main protagonist being white men. One example of this is Crooks, the black man who worked on the ranch. According to Michael Zeitler’s “Freedom in Of Mice and Men,” the author described Crooks’s character as “reduced to nothing” with no ego or personality “to arouse like or dislike” which was a result of the discrimination

“Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it’s not because they enjoy solitude. It’s because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.” This quote, written by Jodi Picoult, explains the true meaning of how people can become lonely. Sometimes people’s differences can cause others to push them away. In the fictional novella, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, he displays this notion through the diversity of his characters.

In chapter four of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, The stable hand Crooks is further described and the theme of loneliness and powerlessness is shown. Crooks originally seemed quiet and distant, but that was because the only time he was written about was when he was by the white ranchmen, who have authority over him. Since he is shown in his domain in this chapter, it is revealed that he is a tidy and is a thick-skinned realist. When Lennie tries to intrude, Crooks tries to kick him out stating that he was the only one with rights to that room and that he needed to leave because of that. Later on he eases up and allows Lennie in his room and they talk about George and Lennie’s future home and the pups.

Compassion is what everyone wants and hopes for, loneliness is what most fear. In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, two friends find jobs despite challenges. Lennie, one of the main characters, has a mental disability that causes him to overreact. When something happens, he wants to touch soft things. Then, his main caretaker, George, is stable and wants the best for him.

Candy, and old swamper who first situates George and Lennie on the ranch, lacks acquaintances and offers to do anything to minimize his time in seclusion. Candy’s first act of desperation occurs one night in the bunkhouse as he rests with his old, blind dog. Carlson, an insensitive and bitter rancher, insists on killing the dog and ending its misery, but Candy claims that he is too close to part with it. Candy also adds, “’ I don’t mind takin’ care of him’” (45). He not only rejects Carlson’s reasonable proposal to kill the dog, but also vainly

The novel of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck is based on how they can be lonely it doesn't matter if its an upper class or lower class. Some characters didn't really have families nor talk about any family member therefore,they have noone to depend on. Another thing is that these character are not just saying things about how they are lonely but they show it as well. These characters are describing on how they are lonely due to their problems. The characters that I think they feel lonely are Candy, Crooks, and curley's wife.

Of Mice and Men’ is written by John Steinbeck. The novel is set in the 1930s during the great depression in California, America. Loneliness is the consistent theme running through the novel, relating as it does to the other themes namely: broken dreams and prejudice. Steinbeck illustrates through Curley's wife, Candy, and Crooks, three main characters of the novel the great negative effect of loneliness on humans. All the characters encounter and face problems and negative feelings due to their deep loneliness and isolation. This is counterbalanced very cleverly through the friendships between George and Lennie, two main characters in the novel.

Crooks is an African American stable buck who is mistreated every day on the ranch. One of the major reasons why he fits this theme well is because he is not allowed to sleep in the bunkhouse with all the other white men who also work on the ranch. He has his own bedroom in the barn that is filled with objects to keep him occupied. For example, books. He has a wide selection of all kinds of books that he reads so keep him busy. Crooks is not allowed to play in any card games or horseshoe tournament events that the men have or even stay in the same building with the other men. The other men on the ranch do not talk to him either for things other than work because of his color.