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9) How does Steinbeck present loneliness and isolation in the novel?

9) How does Steinbeck present loneliness and isolation in the novel?. By Enoch and Ciaran. Introduction:

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9) How does Steinbeck present loneliness and isolation in the novel?

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  1. 9) How does Steinbeck present loneliness and isolation in the novel? By Enoch and Ciaran

  2. Introduction: Though the novel, Steinbeck emphasises the theme of loneliness and isolation through the characters by their speeches and reactions. Certain quotes and paragraphs highlight the theme of loneliness along with isolation which is presented from the characters Steinbeck uses.

  3. Analyses of certain characters: Lennie Lennie: - born with metal defects - Constantly isolated by other characters due to his unusual behaviour and the use of language. - Usually isolated because of weird childish attitudes which creates the atmosphere that Lennie is simple and naive - His weird habits caused his life in the finale of the novel Quotes: “If you don’ want me I can go off in the hills an’ find a cave. I can go away any time.’

  4. Analyses of certain characters: Crooks Crooks: -Discriminated due to his skin colour -Isolated was abused nearly the whole period in the ranch. -Despite his cold bitter behaviour and unfriendly with the others on the ranch, he openly invites Lennie as company later in the chapter as he can feel that Lennie somewhat resembles himself. -His harsh attitudes were actually an act of self defence to prevent anymore damages from anyone both mentally and physically. - He usually isolates himself when he reads books.

  5. Analyses of certain characters: Candy/Candy’s Dog: • Candy: • Extraordinary worker at the ranch for a long period of time • Usually discriminated because of his old age and disability • Lost his arm during an accident in the ranch. • Passed though many generations with different ranchers and very experienced of the workout in the ranch. • Candy’s Dog: • Somewhat resembles Candy’s himself case • Being the oldest dog in the ranch, he faces death as he is being discriminated of his age.

  6. Analyses of certain characters: Curley’s Wife: • Curley’s Wife: • Usually known for her seductive looks and purty image. Thus she is isolated • Curley doesn't really spend a lot of time with her • She does attempts to seek care from other characters but gets rejected as her attitude • She talks to Lennie regarding how she feels isolated and lonely, seeking for help.

  7. General Quotes that revolves around the theme of discrimination: • Curley’s wife: • “”they left all the weak ones here.” “Standin’ Here talkin’ to a bunch of bindle stiffs- a nigger an’ a dum-dum and a lousy ol’ sheep. • This quote clearly shows how the group of underdogs being isolated gathered together to form some sort of small gather group to have a higher level of security. • Curley’s wife: • “you don’t think I don’t want some company some time?” • This quote shows the how desperate Curley’s wife despite her mean reactions towards the weaker characters. The quote also implies that she herself also feels lonely and isolated when all she wanted was just someone who would really love her. • Candy: • I’m not much good with on’y one hand

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