Essays On Books

In his novel Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck explores the theme of hopes and dreams, particularly focusing on characters’ aspirations for freedom, independence, and relief from loneliness. These dreams may seem unattainable and unrealistic. The two main characters, George and Lennie, share a common longing to own their own land without any disruptions. This desire […]

During the 1930s, millions of dollars were wiped out in an event that became known as the Wall Street Crash. It led to the Depression in America which crippled the country from 1930 – 1936. People lost their life savings when firms and banks went bust, and 12 – 15 million men and women – […]

The Great Depression was a time of economic and social upheaval. The story Of Mice and Men exemplifies the struggles Americans faced. In this literary master peace the dreams of several characters are shattered. Lennie’s were crushed when he died at the end of the novel he never had his chance to see his and […]

While George did leave Lennie alone and ended up being responsible for his best friend’s death, his actions were defensible. Permitting Lennie to continue living would have subjected him to immense distress. If Curley had been the one to end Lennie’s life, it would have been done with extreme cruelty. The intention of Curley was […]

The tension that Steinbeck creates in chapter six is very prominent; there are moments of peace and moments of despair. The first case in which Steinbeck creates tension is at the very beginning of the first chapter where the reader can hear peace. It is only after reading chapter six that the reader on hindsight […]

Steinbeck presents many of the characters in the novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ in such a way that the reader feels sorry for them but not all deserve our sympathy. Each character portrays different roles; the parts they play and the situations they find themselves in, vary, as does the sympathy, or empathy we feel […]

This comparative reading assignment will compare two texts. ‘Silas Marner’ by George Eliot and ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck. ‘Silas Marner’ is a 19th century text set in England, taking place over a period of around forty years. ‘Of Mice and Men’ is a 20th century text set in California, taking place over […]

In this article Thomas Scarseth tells about how John Steinbeck how the theme of greatness despite defeat throughout the novel, Of Mice and Men. Scarseth explained that real life does not have happy endings, and that other books have happy endings. The low class characters using vulgar language, and use of sexual conduct sometimes draws […]

George is NOT Guilty He is about to make the hardest decision of his life. No matter what his decision is, his closest friend will die. Does he live with the fact that he let his best friend be killed by a mob of ruthless and unforgiving men? Or does he kill his own friend […]

In John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, the characters of Curley’s wife, Crooks, and Candy are discussed in relation to their significance. The novel tackles several enduring issues in America such as sexism, racism, ageism, and discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Although these characters face discrimination, they have become accustomed to it as a normal […]

How does John Steinbeck portray loneliness and isolation in the novel “Of Mice and Men”? The novel of “Of Mice and Men” was written in the time of the great depression in the 1930’s in America, this was the time in which Professional workers became Migrant workers due to the Wall Street crash in 1929. […]

Curley’s wife is a very important character within the novella ‘Of Mice and Men’. Curley’s wife is a pivotal character and central to the plot. Her role as a catalyst proves to be essential as it creates a chain of reactions within other characters, creating action for the reader. Even more tension is created as […]

“Of Mice and Men” is a novel that serves as a protest during the great depression. This time period brings about poverty, desperation, and a haunting sense of loneliness even when surrounded by others (referred to as inescapable loneliness). Additionally, it explores the tendency for individuals to become cruel. Despite being categorized as a novelette, […]

“People are so busy dreaming the American Dream, fantasizing about what they could be or have a right to be, that they’re all asleep at the switch. Consequently we are living in the Age of Human Error. ” (King, Florence. ) Is this statement not showing the reality of the world during the time of […]

In the novel Of Mice and Men, George needed to kill Leonie. If he did not kill him, Leonie could have probably hurt someone else. Leonie is not able to survive on his own without George. Lastly, George did not want Curler and his men to hurt Leonie. Because Leonie could not have survived on […]

Crooks, the character in “Of Mice and Men,” constantly experiences loneliness as a result of racism. He is treated unfairly by his fellow workers who possess deeply embedded racist beliefs, and his living conditions are far from suitable for human habitation. In contrast, both “Of Mice and Men” and “The Help” address the issue of […]

Of Mice and Men, he reader is introduced to Crooks, an African American stable buck. Throughout the novel, the audience learns of the ongoing prejudices towards A African Americans. In chapter two of the story we learn that Smithy, one of the ranch workers, almost killed Crooks and none of the other characters were really […]

Memory and Desire both influences an individual’s reaction to events both past and present, therefore positioning one’s expectation of the future Both Memory and desire influence an individual’s response to the nature of events of the past and the present. Like the ebb and flow of the waves seen in 30 Years in the Wilderness […]

Good morning year 11 and teachers. My class has been studying the concept of ‘Adversity’ which is all about the hardship, misfortune and untoward conditions in a person’s life. John Steinbeck’s novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ and ‘What’s eating Gilbert Grape’ a movie directed by Lasse Hallstrom both thoroughly examine the social and economic adversities […]

John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men delves into the theme of isolation, reflecting the mistreatment of marginalized individuals in 1920’s America. The novel highlights the profound impact that loneliness and isolation have on people. Steinbeck portrays different forms of isolation experienced by his characters, all stemming from specific prejudices. This theme is evident in the […]

In terms of emotional stability, there is only one thing in life that is really needed and that is friends. Without friends, people would suffer from loneliness and solitude. Loneliness leads to low self-esteem and deprivation. In the novel, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, the characters, Crooks, Candy, and Curlys wife all exhibit […]

Pride and Prejudice is known to hold one of the most perfect love stories in English literature. The struggle for love between Darcy and Elizabeth, as in any good love story is one where the two must get away from and overcome a number of situations before they can, beginning with the tensions caused by […]