At the beginning of the story, Suzy has a hard time understanding why Leah does certain things or acts certain ways. She took candy over to the building in which the refugees were being held. She wrote in her diary that the kids swarmed over to the fence grabbing the candy bars as if they were in a zoo. Suzy also about the girl who was standing to the side during this staring at her. She explained that she thought is was creepy.
Suzy had brought the refugees apples, oranges, and candy bars. She sees how they react wildly when she gives them candy bars and does not know why. When the refugees arrive at school Suzy thinks about how hard it will be for them and is sympathetic towards them. Leah does not act like an animal and is one of the brightest refugees. When Leah receives assistance from Suzy she feels as though she is being treated as a pet, as if she were owned by another human being.
John Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men, is a novella telling about life during the Great Depression and how people with certain traits and disabilities are regarded as the untouchables. Lennie Small a big guy with a small mind has a tendency to touch and feel objects he thinks that are soft and cuddly and cannot let go without some force. Lennie has a very close relationship with George and it could viewed as close relatives despite that they have nothing in common. Unfortunately, during the time, people like Lennie are regarded as stupid and are unable to function in life. Lennie has the characteristics of being an affectionate person while being a childish person at the same time.
Running away from a crime is never acceptable; Lennie ran away after committing the crime of killing Curley’s wife. A book called “Of Mice and Men,” written by John Steinbeck is about a long adventure with Lennie and George trying to fulfill their American dream. Their American dream was to own a farm, but it did not turn out the way they expected. George ends up shooting Lennie for the crime he had committed. George did make the right decision for killing Lennie because he is always ruining their chance to fulfill their American dream, causing trouble, and being harmful to the society.
Suzy thinks that she's creepy because she was staring at her when she had brought candy bars for the refugees. While Leah has almost the same opinion about Suzy. Leah thinks Suzy has come to the camp to laugh at the refugees and make fun of them. In the middle of the story, Suzy and Leah have to collaborate at school and Suzy says,"And she's so stuck up, she only talks in class to answer questions.
The woodlands by the ranch were peaceful, not alarmed by the breeze of death and sorrow that followed the men as they marched through the canvas of green. Alerted by the footsteps of the men, the rabbits scuttled back into their burrows. The trees swayed in the glistening sunlight that bounced between them, igniting the woodlands with light. It was quiet, but death intruded on this harmonious atmosphere. Laying in the arms of George, Lennie looked as calm and peaceful as a kitten cuddling its owner.
The book, The Trials of Kate Hope, is about a 14 year old girl that becomes a young lawyer who partner up with her grandfather. The author of this book is Wick Downing and the period of the setting happened in 1973. Kate gets a case about a dog, named Herman, that is going to be executed. Kate works on other trial cases as she gathers evidence for the Herman’s case. Along the way she experiences some difficulties with her friendships and life tasks.
In the story “Of Mice and Men” we can see a really good relationship with Lennie and George they have been traveling together it seems that they appreciate each other. Lennie did a lot of trouble in the ranch he commit a crime and also he did bad action for example he killed the dog by accident and he also killed Curley’s wife which was a really bad crime after he killed Curley’s wife he left from the farm, George, Curley and other farmers were looking for him they wanted to kill him. George knew where Lennie was at when he was with Lennie George try to convince Lennie to go back to the farm he told him that no one was mad at him that he could return back to the ranch. According to the text it says, “Gonna do it soon ... Ever’body gonna be nice
Wimberly 1 TyBo Wimberly Docter English III 10/30/15 John Steinbeck John Steinbeck, Jr., born on February 27, 1902 in Salinas, California, was an American author of twenty-seven books, including sixteen novels, six non-fiction books, and five collections of short stories. He is widely known for the comic novels Tortilla Flat and Cannery Row, the multi-generation epic East of Eden, and the novellas Of Mice and Men, and The Red Pony Ernst. The Pulitzer Prize-winning The Grapes of Wrath, widely attributed to be part of the American literary canon, is considered Steinbeck's masterpiece. Steinbeck had a happy growing up with 3 sisters.
Moments after the incident George was confronted by Slim along with the other men who were looking for Lennie. Slim helped George off the ground and took him back to the farm to clear his mind. George slowly trailed behind Slim, he began questioning if he did the right thing. Slim began discussing the work that needed to be done before the end of the week when he caught a glimpse of George’s sulking expression. “You did the right thing, George.
Soledad was like a ghost town. A small building at the end of the street had a Susy’s Saloon sign swinging in the wind above. The bar was backlit with the silhouettes of the usuals. The smell of whiskey pierced the air. On the back wall was a long countertop slightly sticky from all the beer spilled.
Of Mice and Men is a John Steinbeck novel set in the 1930s telling the story of migrant ranch workers and their dreams. The story focuses on two main characters, Lennie and George, who travel together. Lennie is a large, strong, mentally challenged man, while his friend, George, is small-framed, quick and intelligent. The name of the novel "Of Mice and Men" comes from a famous poem written by Robert Burns called "To a Mouse" which summarizes very well what happens in the story. Lennie's mice are just like toys for Lennie because Lennie likes to stroke something all the time.
In the book Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, two men named George and Lennie are seeking to find their workplace and achieve their goal of owning their own acres of land. Although George and Lennie are seen together frequently throughout this novel, they are two very different characters. George is a small, somewhat responsible man, while Lennis is a huge mentally challenged individual. They travel to a new farm for work and meet various characters once they arrive. Lennie struggles to behave while George tries to discipline him, so they can keep their jobs.
In my first paper I am choosing the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck to evaluate the notion of being a migrant during the Great Depression. The two main characters George and Lenny must face the hard struggles of being a migrant worker facing problems such as: racism,sexism, and oppression. I will talk about the disadvantages George and Lenny appear to have that are truly advantages. Also I will analyze the friendship between George and Lenny and how they overcome the rough lifestyle of migrant workers. I will argue that although they were against many odds were truly never underdogs because deeply loving friendship.
Of mice and men is one of the most extensively assigned modern novels in high schools because of its form and the issues it tends to raise. Of mice and men is a story written by John Steinbeck. Published in 1937, Of mice and men was Steinbeck's first major success. This story is of George Milton and Lennie Small, two best friends, who are on a road trip. Of mice and men because it explores the way in which the events can conspire against the realisation of one’s dreams.
