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Why did john Steinbeck write chapter 1 and 2 on of mice and men?
Steinbeck wrote chapters 1 and 2 of "Of Mice and Men" to introduce the setting, establish the main characters, and build tension. These chapters lay the foundation for the story's themes of friendship, loneliness, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
Are the characters in Of Mice and Men stereotypes?
At the beginning of everyone's description Steinbeck uses a stereotype to describe them, but later plunges into each characters' personalities and highlights the silliness of these stereotypes. Steinbeck seemed to mock stereotypes in 'Of Mice And Men' through compelling the reader to sympathise with the victims of prejudice. Curley's wife is a perfect example of this as she is at first called derogatory terms such as "tart" etc. But later Steinbeck portrays her life of loneliness and sadness, influencing the reader to feel a sense of anger at all the men for considering her to be a "tart" Crooks is another character that Steinbeck has used to show the amount of anger he feels towards the racism against African Americans during this time.
What does the prince of the ranch means in Of Mice and Men?
Steinbeck uses the metaphor 'prince of the ranch' to show how Slim is highly respected by all the ranch workers and is a natural leader. His great skill and depth of perception mean he is revered and emanates depth and understanding. The other characters look up to him as worldly and wise, as shown later in the passage: 'His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject, be it politics or love.' Arguments could be settled by Slim, as he is presented as intelligent and influential. The other characters have been stuck on ranches all their lives, but Slim gives the impression he knows a lot more about the world, and the ranch workers see him as a hero to emulate.
How come curley's wife doesn't get into show business?
Her answer would fall along the lines of "My mother threw away the letter asking me to come to Hollywood." Steinbeck's answer would be "the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." The title of the book suggests that nobody's plans or goals will be reached.
What is curleys wifes name?
Steinbeck doesn't give Curley's wife a name, to show that Curley has ownership of her, and depicting her as more of a piece of property than an actual person.
Which CDs does Steinbeck use to show that Americans are restless and dissatisfied?
In Steinbeck's novel "The Grapes of Wrath," he uses the "newspaper car" with its fancy gadgets and radio to show how Americans are restless and dissatisfied with their current circumstances. The car symbolizes the desire for adventure and change, as well as the allure of a better life elsewhere.
Who is crooks in 'Of Mice and Men'?
Crooks is included in the story to show the reader what life was like for an African American migrant worker during the Great Depression. Crooks isn't really relative to the plot but he is included so that the reader can see how the Great Depression affected African Americans. He is named for his crooked body, a proud and independent Negro who also is an outcast on the ranch. He is bitter against racial discrimination against him, but Lennie and Crooks accept each other as time goes on. Crooks also wants to join Lennie and George's dream.
Show how candy's comments to crooks and Lennie relate the dream of the land to Steinbeck theme of economic exploitation?
In Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," Lennie, Candy and Crooks are men, who due to their education, class and poverty are doomed to toil in economic servitude for life. The dream of the land allows Candy to escape the economic exploitation of the ranch, and dream for a moment that the possibility of escape exists. He is so protective of that dream that he is even momentarily able to transfer some of his belief and enthusiasm to the disbelieving Crooks.
What is slim dreams in Of Mice and Men?
slim is a very out of the ordinary character in of mice and men. he dosent really show or tell andy dreams, but he does want to be respected by all the other workers, which he pretty much acheived
What does Whit show Slim in 'Of Mice and Men'?
Whit shows Slim the magazine with the letter that was published about Bill Tenner's dog in the novella "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. The magazine that Whit shows Slim serves as a commentary on the harsh realities faced by migrant workers and the bond between humans and their animals.
Why does Steinbeck describe the actions of lennie's hands?
Steinbeck describes Lennie's hands as a way to show his physical strength and lack of control. It serves to highlight Lennie's instinctual behavior and his tendency to unintentionally harm others due to his limited understanding and mental capacity. These descriptions help to emphasize Lennie's characterization as someone who is both gentle and dangerous.
The real southfork ranch is in Parker Texas not in the fictional braddock Texas on what tv show did this ranch appear?
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