realization of life in the 1930’s through Lennie and George and their aspirations, along with the obstacles that are detrimental to their ambition. They are friends, migrant workers, but above all, family as the travel the country in search and hopes of achieving their dream. That dream, in fact, is one we all hope to achieve, a “ place where we belonged ” said by George. Of the many theme in Of Mice and Men, the preeminent thesis consist of being about the futility of the American dream. Through the joy
expression very specific to the 1930's. It important that highschool see the way they spoke as well as expressions that they used that may even be used today. It also has expression that were used in the 1930’s ““An live of the fatta the lan”” (14) It is so significant because it demonstrates the American dream that everybody has, to own their piece of land and have something that truly belongs to them. The expression also teaches the way they spoke during the 1930’s as well as term that we might even
African American, or “Black”, community has always endured racial discrimination. African Americans have always been treated inferior to the white communities, just because of the pigment of their skin. Leaders, for example, Marcus Garvey or Malcom X, have been fighting for these rights since the 1920’s. Throughout the decades, although it has gotten slightly better, the black community has been isolated and treated unfairly. Black separatism begins with the idea of separating African Americans completely
Of Mice and Men: racial discrimination and its effects In Of Mice & Men by John Steinbeck, several characters were used to portray the effects of societal discrimination during the 1930’s. One of these characters was Crooks, a disabled African-American horse tamer who is alienated due to his race; causing him to doubt the possibility of attaining a better future for himself. Like Candy, --a swamper who is becoming fearful for his own future as a disabled elderly man--, his biggest aspiration is
As George and Slim engage in a conversation, Slim brings up the topic of how George and Lennie always travel together and how rare it was during the 1930’s. Lennie has a mental disability, but he has an enormous amount of strength compared to normal men. George, on the other hand, is smaller, smarter, and more clever, but like Lennie, is very hardworking. Slim questions George about why a “cuckoo” like Lennie and a “smart little guy” like George travel together. George is quick to defend Lennie and
problems/struggles African Americans have had in society due to the persistence of discriminatory behaviour and stereotypes throughout the years. In this comparative essay we explore through the social context seen in society and how these two people are categorised to a group due to stereotypes associated to their skin colour. Langston Hughes 'mother to son' reflects on how life was back in 1930’s America through his own experiences/perspective as an African American at the time of the Harlem renaissance
Smalls and their journey to achieving the American Dream. On their quest, they arrive at a farm where they meet a nameless farm wife who is simply referred to as Curley's wife. Throughout the novella she is objectified and isolated which helps develop the theme of loneliness. Because she is a woman, she is deprived of many opportunities to have dreams and goals in her life. Steinbeck crafts Curley’s wife’s character to demonstrate the role of women in the 1930’s, and to prove that women will never
Racism in the 1900’s was a very cruel and violent time. Even though slavery has ended, and people are learning from their mistakes in the past, there are still major problems happening in today's world. Racial stereotypes was a huge problem in the 1930’s and Maya Angelou was faced with many racist and prejudice factors that greatly impacted her life. Maya also had her own view on “white folks” and “white folks” perceived African Americans in a very racist way. The 1930’s and 1940’s was a hard time
“We pledge ourselves to liberate all our people from the continuing bondage of poverty, deprivation, suffering, gender and other discrimination” (Nelson Mandela). The book, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, it gives many examples of discrimination throughout the book. The main type of examples are; mental and physical disabilities, women, and race or ethnicities. By showing these types of discrimination, John Steinbeck portrays different characters in the novel. Mental and physical disabilities
A Raisin in the Sun “What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up/Like a raisin in the sun?” Langston Hughes creates a vivid image of what happens to a dream when it gets delayed or postponed in his poem, A Dream Deferred. He explores the effect that dreams can have on the human spirit, much like Lorraine Hansberry’s dramatic play, A Raisin in the Sun. In her play, Hansberry offers the belief that the dreams that can urge on our ambitions can also destroy our psyche if not properly nurtured