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Of the many instances leading to the two friends losing their jobs, Lennie’s fears and inability to curb his strength contributed greatly to the outcome.Įven though Lennie has a companion in George, he’s easily singled out as one of the loneliest characters in the book, and his fondness for stroking soft animals and things gives more credence to the fact. Lennie is a perfect exemplification of both, and this reality becomes very hard for readers to accept, given his size and the excelling expectations one would place on him at first sight. With the exception of the boss who owns the ranch, it’s hard to find one more character throughout the book who isn’t consumed by fear or gets sunk in by the feeling of loneliness, or both. Weed is the place they used to work but had to leave to save their lives after Lennie stirred up trouble for an apparent sexual assault on a woman.Īlthough John Steinbeck makes it immediately clear to readers that their migration is spurred by the job offer they received at a ranch in Soledad, there’s no doubt, however, that the main reason they’re leaving is to avoid being caught by an unknown lynch party hot on their trail. The story ‘Of Mice and Men’ opens with its two principal characters, George and Lennie, moving desperately away from Weed to as far as the Soledad area.

Some of the most eye-catching themes found in the book include those around chattered dreams, fear and loneliness, Fugitive, friendship, and brotherhood. The extractable themes in the book are the results of the harshness of life these characters live while they struggle to survive. The climactic event was, unfortunately, predictable, but the ending was quite a shock.‘ Of Mice and Men’ is one book that parades characters who represent the most vulnerable group in society. I am going to give it five stars because it was well written and true to its time. The message I got from this book was ‘how quick we are to judge without looking deeper.’ I like to think, that we learn how to be better people from these brutal books from the past. I thank God it was a short story because I couldn’t bear much of it. I found the story laboured in parts and full of racism and sexism, but then I have to think of the time it was set in. I can well imagine that’s how things were at the time. George does his best, but even he lets Lennie down at some point. Lennie clearly has social difficulties, but back then he was more likely to be judged harshly then helped.

Although Lennie promises to be careful, his behaviour gets out of hand again with dire consequences.

Due to Lennie’s previous behaviour, they had to move on quickly from their last job.

George and Lennie travel around California searching for work. A short, sad story set in the USA during The Great Depression.

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