Thursday, March 29, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Literature Analysis: Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a story about two men, George and Lennie, who are in search of work, money, and overall better living. George and Lennie seem to never have any luck when it comes to any of these things. They can't keep a steady job any where or earn any money and Lennie is constantly getting into trouble because is dumb. Although Lennie is big and strong and hardworking his mental capabilities are a little below par so George is almost like the big brother who takes care of him and tries to make sure he doesn't do anything stupid.
"The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray." Although nothing seems to go there way, George and Lennie still have this fantasy about how there life is going to be once they earn enough money. Lennie loved to here George talk about what it would be like for them and we here about it multiple times throughout the story. George describes it as them having a little house with a stove where they could cook their own meals, they would have a garden where Lennie could tend to the rabbits which he loved so much. The only thing that is in their way is the money. Later in the story an old man named candy who also works on the ranch is talking to Lennie and he offers to pitch in his fair share of the money if they let him tag along. he isn't much use because he lost his hand due to and accident with a machine but he is determined that he can cook and keep the house clean. Lennie and George are hesitant at first but then agree that the deal would benefit them all.
George and Lennie's plans to live the life they have been dreaming of is close to coming true and both men are very excited. Even though they get very close there plans fall through do to problems with Lennie. He got in trouble with the bosses son Curly and killed his wife which caused all kinds of problems for them. In the end George is forced to kill Lennie in order to put him out of his suffering. It was the only thing he could do to save them both.
"The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray." Although nothing seems to go there way, George and Lennie still have this fantasy about how there life is going to be once they earn enough money. Lennie loved to here George talk about what it would be like for them and we here about it multiple times throughout the story. George describes it as them having a little house with a stove where they could cook their own meals, they would have a garden where Lennie could tend to the rabbits which he loved so much. The only thing that is in their way is the money. Later in the story an old man named candy who also works on the ranch is talking to Lennie and he offers to pitch in his fair share of the money if they let him tag along. he isn't much use because he lost his hand due to and accident with a machine but he is determined that he can cook and keep the house clean. Lennie and George are hesitant at first but then agree that the deal would benefit them all.
George and Lennie's plans to live the life they have been dreaming of is close to coming true and both men are very excited. Even though they get very close there plans fall through do to problems with Lennie. He got in trouble with the bosses son Curly and killed his wife which caused all kinds of problems for them. In the end George is forced to kill Lennie in order to put him out of his suffering. It was the only thing he could do to save them both.
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