Although outside, the atmosphere is happy and filled with life, inside the barn is deeply contrasted with calmness. The quiet barn emphasizes the life and energy that fills the outside, and the stillness and death that encompases the barn. From inside the barn, sounds of the outside can be hear, like the “clang of horseshoes on the playing peg and the shouts of men, playing, encouraging, jeering.”(84). This highly contrasts the “quiet and humming and lazy” (84) atmosphere of the barn. The life outside versus the stillness inside emphasizes the horror of the upcoming murders. The barn is not only quite calm, but lonely as well. There is a “buzz of flies in the air”(84) as Lennie is sitting alone stroking a dead puppy, making the scene much strange
In the first section of this gothic short story, Jacobs starts off by describing the setting. He describes the night as "cold and wet" but, he shows the reader that the house is warm and cozy even with the cold rainy weather. He depicts this by telling us “the blinds were drawn and the fire burned brightly"(Jacobs 1). He contrasts the inside of the home heavily with the outside of the home. Outside it is a dark, stormy night, and the inside it is cheery and warm with chess, knitting, and a warm fire. The author shows us in the beginning that the family is happy and has everything they could need.
In chapter 4, Lennie invites himself into Crook’s barn. Crooks bullies Lennie into thinking that George is not coming back. Candy visits and reveals the secret of owning land. Curley’s wife intrudes upon the men looking for a conversation. She laughs at their dream, saying, it will never happen. She gets upset when they ask her to leave. In return, she threatens to have Crook’s hanged. Therefore, Crook’s retracts his offer to help on the farm.
Barbara Sher once said, “‘Isolation is a dream killer’” (qtd. in Wishcraft). In his novella, Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck scrutinizes the effects that alienation can have on society. Many characters experience loneliness throughout the novel. He illustrates the results of individuals becoming isolated from their peers. In Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck portrays characters alienated from society in order to illustrate the harmful effects of loneliness caused by discrimination.
Traveling around California are two best friends, George Milton and Lennie Smalls. Their relationship demonstrates the various characteristics that are shown in a community. In the novella “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck, there are numerous examples that establish what it means to be part of a community; which proves it exemplifies the important traits shown in a community the best out of other books read. Throughout the novella, there are countless examples that demonstrate what it means to be part of a community; this includes friendships, the American dream, and teamwork.
She talks about how the other thing she can trust at night in her bedroom is her bed, and she sings with her brother to become less scared of the dark. She also talks about how she hates going into the kitchen, and tries to avoid it. The barn symbolizes a place of shelter. The daughter goes to the barn to watch the horses being shot, but the father cannot see her in there. The long road represents how the family is trapped in their own world, and sheltered from the outside.
The bunkhouse affects the characters by showing how each person interacts with one another in a social setting. It shows that even with that small of a group there are still outcasts such as Lennie and Candy. Everyone looks on Lennie as big and dumb and Candy as old and useless. "Lennie crept to his bunk and sat down, trying not to attract attention." page. 53. This shows how Lennie will never fit in which predicts the ending of the book a bit more. The river at the beginning of the book shows how fast and easy life can be taken away. The first time George and Lennie visit the river it is calm and still. "For a moment the place was lifeless. " page. 2. But the second time they visit the river at the end of the book it is windy and unsteady.
The others had all dashed away to the woods but there was still Lennie, who couldn’t find a good hiding place to stay in. He finally heard George say “come out, come out, wherever you are!” Lennie panicked until he saw a brown, beat up, little shack in the corner of his eye and began to flee to the direction of it. To Lennie’s luck, there was no presence of life in the room. He slightly peeked in, looking into the dark-filled room. As Lennie opened the door, it made a big “screeching sound” and heard George call “who’s there?” He quickly went inside and closed the door, falling onto his knees. Lennie had always been scared of the dark. Especially when no one was there. The room began to smell like burned bark with mold going across the room. Lennie had to squat down in order to fit perfectly without touching anything that would drop and him give up his hiding spot. There was no noise made now. The light visible through the crack in the roof began to fade. The sound of a whisper now seemed like a scream. After the countless hours staying inside the shack, his neck began to cramp up and no one seemed to notice that he was in this small house. He wanted someone to notice him in this beat-up shack. Lennie scrutinized if he should just sneak out of the shack and be better off with the other kids rather than be left alone in the dark, spooky house. He also wondered if all the other kids were tagged and captured and he was left alone to be
Imagine if you had almost no money, only had 1 true friend, and one goal that you will do anything to achieve. That's the life of George and Lennie, two farm hands who are about to start working on a ranch in Salinas, California. It seemed like everything was going well for the two of them, or at least they thought it was. Steinbeck argues, throughout Of Mice and Men, that we as humans need to be able to comprehend the fact that the American dream is impossible, so when we fail at that, we won't fall as hard as we might if we had full faith in it, and he develops this stance using diction choices, imagery, and characterization.
John Steinbeck wrote ‘Of Mice and Men’ to show how hard life was for migrant ranch workers during the time of the Great Depression and how they were often exploited by their employers. In showing how George and Lennie’s dream of owning their own piece of land did not come true, Steinbeck explores a wider theme, criticising the idea of the American Dream. The American Dream tells people that there is ‘opportunity for each... regardless of the fortuitous circumstance of birth and position. Steinbeck criticises this as these ranch workers were given few opportunities. Settings play a very important part in the novel as they pinpoint clear times and places giving a sense of realism to the story, but they are also used to create atmosphere.
In the play, descriptive language teaches the audience more about the surroundings than what the characters are actually saying to one another. "I've not been in this house--it's more than a year" (6), Mrs. Hale tells the county attorney. It is a very run down house, and the audience discovers there are no signs of anyone really ever being happy. The kitchen is dirty, and the women begin to feel uneasy about being in a house where there is nothing but darkness and coldness. The darkness is to signify how alone and empty Mrs. Wright was feeling while living with her husband. Mrs. Wright did not feel wanted, and she felt like all hope was lost which the audience recognizes with the help of Mrs. Hale's saying, "...he was a hard man, Mrs. Peters. Just to pass the time of day with him. Like a raw wind that gets to the bone" (11). Mrs. Hale conveys these important details to Mrs. Peters, which proves that the environment in the Wright house was dark and dreary. The audience can imagine living in house where there is nothing but solitude and misery. The solemn atmosphere makes the readers start to understand how lonely and depressing living in the house actually was.
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.
In Shelter, the author uses conflict to teach us that you will never truly understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes which is this story’s theme. For example, Mickey’s dad dies in a car accident and soon after the tragedy his mom tuns into a junkie. For example, Mickey’s dad dies in a car accident and soon after the tragedy his mom turns into a junkie. Mickey’s dad was on his way to take Mickey to a basketball game. They usually have no time to do stuff like this, but his dad finally wanted to settle into a nice place to call home. Unfortunately, they were hit by a car and Mickey watched his father die. His mom, who could handle all the pain, turned to alcohol to drown her sorrows. Additionally, Mickey’s mom went to rehab
For my book report I read Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Of Mice and Men is a fiction book told in the third person. The story is set most likely in the early to mid 1900’s, and most of the story takes place on a ranch in California. The story’s language was out-of-date for our younger generation, and it helped determine the time period. This was an excellent story and in the following paragraphs I’ll talk about the protagonist and antagonist, extra characters, and a summary of the book.
Firstly, Steinbeck presents the inhabitants of the bunkhouse to be trapped. The bunkhouse is described as “a long rectangular building” It is seen as a jail-like place where the occupants of the ranch are trapped in; this symbolises that all hope is near to gone. It is also as if the migrant workers are trapped from their dreams and they have no place to go. The small square windows” shows how their lives are simple and that they have no escape and no freedom. It is also as if cutting off the light cuts off the hope. Steinbeck uses metaphors to emphasise this further. The use of the word’ solid’ to describe the door can also be used to show how it is very thick and a barrier to their dreams. The connotations of the word ‘house’ suggest the place to be homely but this is then juxtaposed further by Steinbeck mentioning the word ‘building’. Buildings are seen to have no identity which mirrors their lives. It is also as if there is no other option for them and that they have no were else to go as the novella is based during the great depression. Even the ‘latch’ is seen to be there as way to stop them getting out with no escape.
Roald Dahl uses various writing techniques in the horror short story, “The Landlady,” to build suspense, or the uncertainty or anxiety that a reader will feel about what may happen next in a story, novel, or drama. In this short story, the protagonist, Billy Weaver, a young, handsome seventeen-year-old, traveled from London to Bath, due to work, and looks for accommodation. Eventually, he came across a quaint bed and breakfast owned by a landlady who appeared to be generous. The landlady portrayed herself as a kind, innocent soul, but her intentions spoke otherwise. As the tale continued, Billy realizes that things are not what they initially appeared to be at the bed and breakfast. Through the use of foreshadowing and characterization, the author, Roald Dahl, of the horror short story, “The Landlady,” effectively builds suspense for the reader in the thread of the plot.