People Who Killed In John Steinbeck's Of Mice Of Men

George and Lennie were best friends for a long time, more like brothers. Lennie is about as bright as a 2 watt bulb, so George couldn’t really get mad at him when he accidently killed Curley’s wife while feeling the softness of her hair. “…’I ain’t mad. I never been mad, an’ I ain’t now. That’s a thing I want ya to know’”. The two had planned a future together—a future in their own dream ranch, a ranch where no trouble would ever bother them. “’You…an’ me. Ever’body gonna be nice to you. Ain’t gonna be no more trouble. Nobody gonna hurt nobody nor steal from ‘em’”. Then after he tells him about the rabbits that Lennie is so fond of, he shoots him in the back of the head where he knows it will not hurt him, and Lennie will not know what hit him. This is the peaceful alternative to what Curley had in store for him. Curley's exact words were "shoot the bastard right in the guts." George's euthanizing of Lennie makes the mentally incompetent Lennie die with dignity. Had Curley gotten to Lennie first, Lennie would have suffered. This shows you how much George cares for Lennie, no matter what he does or the crimes he commits. He’d always be there to help Lennie get right back up to his feet, make him forget all his worries, and move on like nothing happened. I strongly believe George was the right person to kill Lennie, and made the right decision in doing so, rather than to let him suffer in the hands of Curley.

However, even if George hadn't killed Lennie and he tried to save him and testify for him in court; Lennie would still be found guilty for murder because he really did kill Curley's wife. Also, if George tried to convince the judge by talking about his mental instability, it would still make no difference to the judge because Lennie killed a young girl. Also, Lennie would be incapable of explaining what happened so the judge would have no other option than to jail him or execute

‘Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.’ That line is a really funny saying we have all heard. The truth is that words hurt. So, do stereotypes. The book, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, certainly explores characters that are different than what people make them out to be. In the time period, when this book is set, lots of racism, feminism, and not being that nice to people who were different, were very common in this time era. There are many character’s in the author’s book that were and are misjudged. Because, Lennie and Curley’s wife are not how others perceive them, John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men teaches readers not to judge a book by its cover.

In his short book or novella Of Mice and Men, author John Steinbeck draws attention to migrant farm workers in the Depression era of the 1930s. Through his story he looks at human nature in the areas of men’s friendship, loneliness, and meanness or bullying. This essay looks at Steinbeck’s depiction of the tendency to bully others and that the tendency seems to come from their own weakness. This meanness is shown in the relationships of the characters. The bullying is physical, psychological, and emotional and nearly all of the characters demonstrate it, including George, Candy, Crooks, and Curley’s wife and it is contrasted to the unintentional violence of Lennie.

The story of “Mice and Men” written by author John Steinbeck challenges the American Dream by using characterisation through Curley being the powerful antagonist, Lennie being the victim and George being the caregiver/father. Throughout the novella Lennie is portrayed as the victim as he is exploited by others frequently, however, George often tries to take care of him as he cannot take care of himself highlighting his disabilities. George states “If I was alone, I could live so easy. I got you! You can’t keep a job and you lose me every’ job I get”.

John Steinbeck has written 27 books and I have only read one, Of Mice and Men. It is a good book with a great hook and ends with an unexpected bang. In of Mice and Men the main characters have different levels of struggles. One way more than the other but everyone has to do things and deal with things that they don’t want to do. One of those things is to deal with discrimination. Discrimination shapes a way a person acts around other people.

In John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men characters in the novel are segregated by sex, race, age, physical and mental disabilities. John Steinbeck portrays the intolerance and bigotry of 1930’s America through the separation of his characters based on their handicaps. Lennie, Candy, Candy’s dog, Curley’s wife and Crooks all face social pressure from the other characters on the ranch based on their intelligence, physical disability, age, sex and color. Stereotyping based on ethnic or physical characteristics is typical to the 1930’s depression where civil rights for minority groups had not yet been addressed. Almost all of the characters who, in

“Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts.” This quote, once said by E. B. White, excellently states what the novel, Of Mice and Men, is trying to clearly state. Of Mice and Men is a profound novel that has many things to teach society. This novel, written by John Steinbeck, reflects many flaws in the world today. It mirrors many of the characteristics that every human possesses. Prejudice is still a common way of thinking in today’s society, and to the people who feel victimized, it can be hard to overcome. Curley’s wife, Lennie, and Crooks all deal with prejudice against themselves different ways.

Discrimination if often based on many qualities and abilities. Some of the most clearly shown examples in John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men are gender, age and racial discrimination. The victims of these types of discrimination are Curley’s wife, who is unhappy and bitter about her life, Candy, the old, disabled swamper and Crooks, the black stable buck. Throughout the novel, these three characters face many hardships because they are harshly judged and often misunderstood.

In the novella, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the diverse set of characters individually handle oppression on a daily basis. For these characters, racist, sexist and degrading remarks are normal for the time period (early 1900’s). The story is about two men, Lennie and George, trying to find work in a troubling economic time while also trying to overcome Lennie’s mental handicap. They also meet other people that have to overcome their own “setbacks”. The author shows oppression of the characters through their effect on others, actions, and their dialogue.

In ‘Of Mice and Men’ and ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, Steinbeck shows deep isolation and loneliness of various characters occurred by unfair prejudice and discrimination associated with society’s lack of acceptance toward difference in the time of 1930s America. Steinbeck tried to transmit the cruel society’s atmosphere in the time of 1930s America, which would raise the idea of equal right in reader’s mind.

John Steinbeck’s book Of Mice and Men is an extraordinary novel with unique characteristics. The novel is about an uncommon friendship between two extremely different individuals who are living and working together. This story belong to the genres tragic realistic fiction, historical fiction and drama. The linking between the novel and The Great Depression emphasizes throughout the story, which makes the novel very realistic and down to earth. The author touches on several themes such as: the unreachable American dream, the economic injustices, loneliness, friendship and people’s propensity for cruelty. In this book review, we will get into a deeper understanding of what the actual story means.

“I could get you strung up on a tree so easy it ain’t funny.” In the story Of Mice and Men, the author, James Hurst, shows the discrimination the majority of the characters is facing. The story takes place in the 1930s, when discrimination was among the common people. The prejudice that the characters face force them to adjust their personalities and act differently. There are many ways that the unfair treatment that they receive affects the story.

In “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck, hierarchy and status are key themes. Steinbeck highlights the social issues of the time by including characters who are discriminated against on the basis of disability, race, gender, and age. Steinbeck draws awareness to this (and to characters with a higher status) through his use of language and dialogue.

One notable factor in the novel that adds to the point of discrimination was the fact that many of the ‘inferior’ characters died. This included Curley’s wife, Candy’s dog, and Lennie. Crooks and Candy’s deaths were also foreshadowed in the story when they often communicated they had no hope in their future, and little control over it. This story communicated a powerful message about discrimination, particularly, the fact that discrimination and inequality limit innovation, and prevent society from reaching its potential. The well written story ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck had a message that was conveyed by events, sayings, and character life throughout the novel.