Robian Bonilla MLA? In the story “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck and “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe both Lennie and Fortunato are treated unfairly. Lennie is a big, careless, mentally ill person, who everyone sees as a burden to their daily lives. In a similar way. Fortunato is looked down upon by the protagonist, Montresor, because he thinks that Fortunato has imposed many “injuries” on him. Both Lennie and Fortunato are born with problems that they cannot control. For example, Lennie is born with a mental disability that affects his everyday life. Fortunato has an addiction to alcohol which he can not control in his life that ultimately led to his death.In their pieces of literature, Lennie and Fortunato …show more content…
For example, Lennie has to deal with mental problems that impose a burden to others due to the fact that the characters in the story have to take care of Lennie. However , unlike Fortunato Lennie's problem was given to him at birth. Throughout the story, the reader can realize the trouble Lennie causes in very detailed descriptions. In addition, the reader sees that Lennie's own personal problem ends up getting himself killed.The reader interprets this because his illness caused him to do several bad deeds throughout the course of the story. For example, Lennie sexually assaults the woman in their old job. This ultimately causes George and Lennie to be fired from that job. Fortunato's problem is more an acquired problem throughout time. The problem he battles is an addiction to alcohol.In contrast to Lennie, Fortunato caused his own problems, ultimately leading to his own demise. The readers can assume this from reading “The Cask of Amontillado”. The reader knows that in both stories Lennie and Fortunato are put down by people that they trust.For example, Lennie is causing much problems so George decides to murder Lennie.This is in comparison to Montresor murdering
“No cause justifies the deaths of innocent people.” - Albert Camus. The book, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, negates Camus’s quote. This book is a fictional/tragedy book that results in one of the main character’s death. The two protagonists, George Milton and Lennie Small, get a new job on a ranch in California during the Great Depression. George is depicted as a small man with strong features, while Lennie is depicted as a huge, autistic man with sloping shoulders. George and Lennie are searching for the American Dream, but their wishes and plans backfire due to their friendship. In Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck’s use of rhetorical devices such as foreshadowing, symbolism, and irony, helps to create the text’s tragic tone.
Also, some of the similarities were Montresor mentioning Luchresi to get Fortunato to go to the vaults with him when Montresor tells Fortunato that he is a mason. A STONE mason and the final similarity between the book and movie is that Montresor fetters and seals Fortunato into an airtight catacomb. The differences stated were, unlike the story, in the film, Montresor mentions his family motto and crest, how Montresor doesn’t drop a fire into Fortunato’s “jail” to suck up the air in the vault, and Finally in the movie Montresor has 2 bottles of wine/alcoholic drink instead of one. This is important in the real world because this story teaches its readers the golden rule. Before ending, was it fair that Montresor killed
I would have not trusted the narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado". he acts very sneaky because I've nocied he's trying to get I would have not trusted the narrator in "The Cask of Amontillado". he acts very sneaky because he's trying to get Fortunato more and more drunk. He's leading Fortunato to that catacomb which is very
The Story Of Mice and Men is about two buddies that go on to find work or any kind of income. The only problem is that lennie, one of the main characters, has a mental disability. Thankfully George, the other main character also lennie’s best friend, is around to help lennie. In the story more characters come into play including a nice old man named candy who has been working on the farm for many years. Like George candy has to take care of his old dog that he raised from a pup. Unfortunately one of Candy’s so called buddies took the dog out and shot him for the dogs own good. In the end George also loses his closest pal. Through the story George and candy have some similarities and
Throughout the short story, Montresor appears to be murderous and mentally insane. As Montresor continues to tell his story, the reader learns that Montresor is not only a murder and insane, but he is a narcissist as well. Montresor displays the characteristics for this to be true. When Montresor decided to take revenge on Fortunato, he was persistent in doing it himself for his own satisfaction. As his plan began to go along perfectly, he was very pleased with himself. In addition, the cause for Montresor’s revenge plan was because of an insult. The death of Fortunato was not justifiable by his actions. It was merely a prize for Montresor
Montresor is the brutally insensitive narrator and presents his story from a unique first person perspective. Poe was intricate in telling this story from his point of view. He could have chosen to paint a picture for the readers through the eyes of Fortunato or possibly an outside narrator’s perspective. Poe makes an interesting decision as to who was going to tell the story. Significantly, he does not explain the nature of Fortunato’s transgression through Montresor's point of view. To explain further, Montresor tells the story in the first person, the reader is able to be directly aware of his thoughts therefore
In John Steinbeck's novel, “‘Of Mice and Men’”, Steinbeck focuses on the struggle of having a disability and at the same time struggling to get by during the American Great Depression whilst living a California ranch lifestyle. Even though one may have to live around their disability, they do not let that become a large hindrance in their life, whether or not they are aware of their impairment . In John Steinbeck's novel, “‘Of Mice and Men’”, Lennie Small, Carlson and Crooks all suffer from disabilities, but Lennie overcomes it the most by striving to enjoy life to the fullest.
As a child, one may have been sure that their future consisted of becoming a superhero and battling evil monsters, but as time goes by, people grow, they mature, and became aware that superhuman abilities are beyond their capacity. What would have happened if everyone continued to believe in their wildest fantasies beyond childhood? The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck explores this idea in distinctive detail. Gatsby looks into a mysterious man’s life in the 1920s and the secrets behind the extravagant parties he threw for all but himself, and his longing for a true love that consumed his sensibility. Of Mice and Men revolves around two peculiar young men in Great Depression era who worked to earn
Montresor’s apparent pride in his having gotten away with the murder of Fortunato and the subtle lies he implants into the story only adds to the cold-hearted man who is Montresor.
In the short story the characters do not have a massive change during the story and the plan of revenge was not that confident. Montresor wanted Fortunato to think he cared about his health
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.
George and Lennie have very different physical traits and personal characteristics even though they were both migrant workers, dressed in similar clothing and grew up together in the same town. George is small, defined, short tempered, impatient and responsible. “The first man...a thin bony nose..” (Pg. 2 ). George makes sure that they have jobs, controls their money, makes the plans, and stays clear of any trouble that Lennie’s actions may cause. Lennie is the complete opposite and is a much bigger man who has broad shoulders, is a hard worker, with dragging feet, childlike innocence, and acts impulsively. “Behind him walked...but hung loosely.” (Pg. 2). Lennie has a mental impairment that makes him react in an obsessive manner. This often leads to poor decisions or even unintentional
Psychoanalysis is the search for evidence for unresolved emotions, psychological conflicts, and whatever else may be hidden in perplexing literary works. Psychoanalytic criticism showcases what has been suppressed by the author’s conscious mind. The author’s sexual conflicts, family life, childhood traumas will be camouflaged in symbolism. One story that lends itself particularly well to this form of criticism is The Cask of Amontillado and throughout the story there are various literary elements that play a major role.
Montresor tells the story in detail of how he leads a man, Fortunato, to his death. Montresor repeatedly expresses the need to kill Fortunato because he has done something to insult him and he must pay for it with his life. Montresor tells readers early in the story that he is going to be lying to Fortunato’s face by acting one way, but thinking about killing him the whole time. He says "I continued, as was my wont, to smile in
narrator Montresor uses revenge as a motive to trick and murder and old friend, Fortunato, in the