Steinbeck). In the novella Of Mice and Men, discrimination is a major part of the plot; it makes people feel lonely and fend only for themselves. Lennie, Crooks, Candy, and Curly’s wife are discriminated against immensely, in ways considered racist, ageist, and sexist. Discrimination is a major part of society in the 1930’s, which is when this novella was written and based upon, and is represented in the plot. Racial discrimination is very prevalent in the plot of Of Mice and Men and is represented by
forms of discrimination and violence in a culture cannot be eliminated without changing culture.” (Charlotte Bunch). In the novel, Of Mice and Men, three characters are distinctly faced with different forms of discrimination. This story shows how the United States was very inequitable, unfair, and hateful in the 1930’s. When the characters withstand discrimination, it shows what type of negative influence and outcome it brings upon their lives. Overall, the prejudice Lennie, Curley’s Wife, and Crooks
Discrimination in ‘Of Mice and Men’ is presented throughout the novella. The novella was set at the time of the ‘Great Depression’. This time period was very harsh for all Americans but in particular for black people as it was a very racist place. While white people were suffering without jobs, life was unbearable for many black people. This essay will explore how discrimination is displayed, focusing on discrimination towards Crooks, the black stable buck. Steinbeck clearly shows discrimination
have been separated by discrimination and the fact that segregation was much more serious that it is currently. In the beginning of “Of Mice and Men” it shows two ghetto farmers established as George, a short tempered loving friend and Lennie, a mildly retarded giant in 1937 California looking out for each other and a job. Steinbeck introduces his world of hard challenges and lonely characters which assist and hurt them. Near the end, Lennie accidently kills Curley’s wife, and hides back in the original
Of Mice and Men Analysis A companion is someone who “shares the experiences of another, especially when these are unpleasant.” Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck introduces two friends, George and Lennie, who are always looking out for each other. They dream the impossible, but become determined to work because of it during the Depression. Steinbeck portrays the importance of a companion through Curley’s wife, Crooks, and Lennie. Curley’s wife displays the ruthful life of being a woman. She was
Kaitlyn Campos Ms. Deninger English Honors 30 October 2015 Of Mice and Men The book Of Mice and Men is about two poor men, Lennie and George, traveling together to find jobs. They live in an era where people are not able to have decent jobs. The men found work on a ranch, where they will find new friends and a few quandaries on their path for their goals. In this time period, many people are forced to leave their dreams behind and face reality. The story plot was held during the Great Depression
“No change can come if those who are impacted the most by discrimination are not willing to stand up for themselves.” Said: Zainab Salbi. In the book Of Mice Of Men by John Steinbeck showed a lot discrimination towards people in the years of 1930’s and during the Great Depression Era. Like in the book Curley’s wife, Crooks, and Lennie are discriminated because of their Race, Gender, and of mental disabilities. Steinbeck uses discrimination in the book because that is how life was in the 1930’s; people
” many assume it is referring to racial issues. Yes, racial discrimination makes up a large part of prejudices in America, and according to USA Today, 51% of people show signs of anti-black attitude in the U.S.. However, prejudices doesn’t just refer to racial bias, but instead refer to any sort of disability or difference of an individual that the society contemplates to “not fit” within the society (Junis). The novella Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck focuses on two friends, George and Lennie
difficulties from severe unemployment to widespread poverty in the United States. Racial discrimination was not uncommon because tensions between opposing races skyrocketed after the abolishment of slavery. Prejudice because of gender was a usual everyday thing; women recently received the right to vote along with working paying jobs. However, women were still treated like property and dirt. John Steinbeck’s book Of Mice and Men was set during the Great Depression, where it featured two protagonists through
others due to social barriers. The novella Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck recounts the tale of a group of men living on a ranch in the era of the Great Depression, more specifically the story narrates the lives of two men, George and Lennie. After being chased out of Weed because of a false rape accusation, the two men are hired at a ranch in Soledad where they meet a series of interesting characters such as Candy, Crooks, Curley, and Curley’s wife who are each isolated from the others in their