Both the novel and the play were written in the era during and after the Great Depression. The play Death of a Salesman was written in 1948, during the postwar boom, and the novel Of Mice and Men was written in 1937 during the Great Depression. The Great Depression was a worldwide economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to the early 1940s before World War II. The cause of this event was the collapse
Literary Analysis on John Steinbeck and His Novel, Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck is a world renowned author with over 30 books that have inspired many through his realistic and truthful characters. With more than thousands of copies sold, John Steinbeck is truly an honored and well known author. Of Mice and Men, one of his books, brings attention to our own moralities and social sins through the tough and heartbreaking story of George and Lennie, two men who struggle to survive their cruel reality, which
Holstein and today I will be discussing the intriguing character of Lennie from John Steinbeck’s classic, Of Mice and Men. Lennie is essentially on a journey to find his sanctuary in a society that does not tolerate people who are seen to be different. Point 1 plot summary Before I delve too deeply into the journey of Lennie, I’m going to give you a quick overview of the plot of John Steinbeck’s novel. Of Mice and Men is about two migrant workers in the time of the Great depression, George the small
“I wish to go on living even after my death.” This line is from Anne Frank’s famous diary. She has certainly done so. Her spirit lives on as, decades later, her story continues to appeal to readers. It is definite that the books ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck and ‘Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl’ are classics that have stood the test of time. Of Mice and Men is definitely a classic because of its universal appeal, valid themes, understandable language, effective characters, and representation
John Steinbeck’s novel, Of Mice and Men, has one of the most debated over endings. Upon finishing the novel, the first question that comes to mind is if George did the right thing by killing Lennie; however, the most intriguing question is whether or not Steinbeck ended his novel appropriately. Many questions surround the debate over the ending including was Lennie’s death necessary, and why did the last line of the novel go to Curley and Carlson. However, I think that the ending was an appropriate
many people strive to make the next big prediction. In the book Of Mice and Men the author, John Steinbeck, makes being able to predict events a central theme. Steinbeck often leaves the reader clues that help aid him/her to anticipate what’s to come. This technique keeps the reader enticed while they read to recognize if their prediction was right or wrong. The clever use of Steinbeck’s foreshadowing is what makes Of Mice and Men an American classic. One of the most considerable events in the
Curley’s Wife, George, and Lennie Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men In Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck talks about Curley’s Wife, George, and Lennie. (Steinbeck). Curley’s Wife is lonely, and because of this, she causes problems for Lennie. According to Jones, “The girl--Curley's wife--who is to become the inadvertent cause of Lennie's troubles, has made the mistake of marrying the boss's son when what she really wanted was to go to Hollywood and become a movie star. She finds her life devoid of the comfort
Analysis of Dreams in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck, an influential writer in the 1900’s, composed many novels that recount life in the Great Depression. Though he is most famous for his innovative novel The Grapes of Wrath, he is also well known for his unique novel Of Mice and Men. Similar to The Grapes of Wrath, the background for Of Mice and Men is also inspired by the lives of people in the Great Depression. Of Mice and Men portrays the lives of two men, George Milton and Lennie
likely to fail due to the loss of motivation and drive. A dream committed to by two individuals who actively encourage each other naturally diminishes the omneity of doubt and empowers the belief that the dream will be achieved. In the novel Of Mice and Men, this concept is strongly enforced through Lennie and George’s friendship, as both characters avidly discuss their similar hopes for the future. To delineate how the burden of detrimental
The book Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, is a prime example of black and white characterization, creating an unrealistic portrayal of human nature. This black and white characterization shows in the stereotypical hero description given to Slim. It shows also in the characterization of the character Curley, who the author depicts as a type of antagonistic evil, the opposite of Slim. Plus, the writing of these two characters in the book promotes that they are common, one-dimensional characters