Category: John Steinbeck

The book, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, is very controversial because it includes text about racism, sexism, and even targets those with special needs, because of this, many people think the book should be banned altogether. However, the book should be read by students who are mature enough to handle the content of…

There is quite some trouble for someone to attain their dream. In John Steinbecks Of Mice and Men, two pals go around California trying to make money, seeking to overcome the hardship and doubt in the world. George and Lennie stay together, hoping to attain their dream and get freedom and the self-respect they deserve.…

Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is a novella/tragedy based during the Great Depression (1929-1939) in America. The novel is based around two friends (George Milton and Lennie Small) who tour America in search of a job. The title was based on the Scottish poem To A Mouse (on turning her up in her nest with…

Representations are constructed through the use of language features by the author to enable readers to identify the different social groups. John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men (1937) follows the story of George and Lennie who share a dream of owning their own land during the Great Depression, facing many difficulties as a result of…

Marginalize states  to relegate an unimportant or powerless position within a society or group. Steinbeck portrays the theme of marginalization because it foments racism, sexism, and social exclusion. It is important throughout the book because it sets the tone, and develops the attitudes of each character and the way they act. In Of Mice…

The novel Of Mice and Men was narrated by John Steinbeck back in 1937. It tells the story of George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced migrant ranch workers, who move from place to place from time to time in California, in search of new job opportunities during the Great Depression. The movie version of…

Of Mice and Men is a beautifully written piece of literature with so much depth. Every chapter, every character, and plot careful word choices that were made, and how it was constructed was extremely fun to tear apart and analyze. Because there is so much to take and build from the story I will stick…

One of the main reasons that books are banned across America is because of the numerous racial slurs, vulgarity, and treatment of women used in books. Is this enough to ban them? Some parents agree with the use of these things in Of Mice and Men while others do not. American Experiences said that it…

In the 1930s during the height of the Great Depression, mental disabilities were seen as a burden on an already struggling society. This was during a time when America did not have the time or resources to commit to people who were not deemed fit, and as such were treated less than human. John Steinbeck…

Introduction to Steinbeck and Symbolism John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California in 1902 and is the author of many famous novels such as The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, and Of Mice and Men and he is known as one of the greatest storytellers of the 19th century. His novels are known for…