... is a novel of hopes and dreams that get broken or shattered. John Steinbeck presents the novel in a theme of broken dreams and a since of hopelessness. This is evident from start to finish in the novel. The theme is kept strong by having all the characters wanting to have hope for something or a dream of some kind. The story had a feeling of hope as well as a terrible feeling that ... , and hope that there dream would be alive and not destroyed. Lennie is the complete opposite, tall, bulky, shapeless face, and mentally slow. Lennie is a nice guy at heart, he wouldn't want to create troub...

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• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

... and Curly's Wife. Candy, a sweet old man, is also discriminated against.  Many people were discriminated in the novel "Of Mice and Men": Crooks, Curly's Wife and Candy, all for different reasons. In spite of this, Steinbeck knew that discrimination is a poison in the human heart. This is shown by the fact that all three characters insist that their rights be observed. Steinbeck, through Of Mice and ... he killed Lennie. He knew it was the best choice for the both of them. True friends want whatever is best for you. Even when that choice is not socially acceptable, it might be the most ...

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• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School

John Steinbeck is one of the greatest storytellers of the twentieth century. His wonderful novellas The Red Pony, Of Mice and Men, and The Pearl not only introduce readers to a fascinating, realistic cast of characters, and make the hills and seacoast of California and Mexico come to life, but also tell intriguing stories of the lives of real people. Steinbeck's characters are not the rich men and women of ... of a better life for himself in Paris. Coyotito was healed when the doctor finally came to their straw hut. He deceived Kino by giving the baby a white powder that made him go into con...

• Word Count: 4593
• Approx Pages: 18
• Grade Level: High School