... not himself. George wanted it to be on friendly terms. Another sign of symbolism that John Steinbeck gives us in this novel is when Lennie has just killed Curley's wife. "A pigeon flew in through the open hay door and circled and flew out again." I think that this simple sentence consists of religious meaning as well as traces of morality. One of ... the first things I noticed about this sentence is that a pigeon is the same variety of bird as a dove and doves are a sign of piece and harmony, which blends well with the death of Curley's wife. John Steinbeck also helps reveal ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... discontent and the ache for attention were all gone from her face." (92-93; ch 5) Ironically though in this case it is as if her death, in the form of a pigeon, symbolizes her freedom; Freedom from Curley, from the lonely ranch life, and from the depression of her failed dreams. Each of these characters play in tragic roles but only two ... ...

• Word Count: 1207
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... discontent and the ache for attention were all gone from her face." (92-93; ch 5) Ironically though in this case it is as if her death, in the form of a pigeon, symbolizes her freedom; Freedom from Curley, from the lonely ranch life, and from the depression of her failed dreams. Each of these characters play in tragic roles but only two ... ...

• Word Count: 1134
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School