Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men Jacob Cauvel

George • He is the male protangonist • George is a dynamic character. • In the beginning of the novel, George fully believes in his dream of owning a farm with animals. • “O.K. Someday-we’re gonna get te jack together and we’re gonna have a little house and a couple of acres an’ a cow and some pigs and---” (Steinbeck 212)

George Continued… • “I done a bad thing. I done another bad thing” (Stienbeck 251) • Because of Lennie’s actions, George begins to lose faith in his and Lennie’s dream. • “They make a little stake an’ then they blow it in. They ain’t got nobaody in the worl’ that gives a hoot in hell about ‘em---” (Steinbeck 269)

George Continued… • Readers can conclude from George’s rushed speech that he doesn’t believe in what he’s saying to Lennie when he explains the dream on last time.

Theme of Dreams • George and Lennie both believe in their dream that on day they will own a farm with animals. • “With us it ain’t like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us. We don’t have to sit in no bar room blowin’ in our jack jus’ because we got no place else to go. If them other guys gets in jail they can rot for all anybody give a damn. But no us” (Steinbeck 211) • Their dream kept George’s and Lennie’s spirit high even during conflict.

Friendship of George and Lennie • Because of Lennie’s disability, George has to take care of him. • Whenever Lennie does something wrong, George figures out how to get out of it. • This requires a great amount of patience. • George’s actions prove his profound friendsh9ip with Lennie.

Conclusion • Of Mice and Men is an influential novel because of George, its theme of dreams, and the lasting friendship between George and Lennie. • “O.K. Someday-we’re gonna get the jack together and we’re gonna have a little house and couple of acres an’ a cow and some pigs and---” (Steinbeck 212)

Of Mice and Men

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