What are metaphors in chapter 5 of Of Mice and Men?

Answer 1

In chapter 5 of "Of Mice and Men," John Steinbeck uses metaphors to enhance the themes and character development in the story. Metaphors are figures of speech that compare two unlike things without using "like" or "as." One example of a metaphor in this chapter is when Steinbeck describes Lennie as a bear, emphasizing his physical strength and potential danger. Another metaphor is the comparison of the dream of owning a farm to a beacon of hope, symbolizing the characters' aspirations and desires for a better future. These metaphors help deepen the reader's understanding of the characters and the underlying themes of the novel.

Answer 2

"Her face was made up and all the little sausage curls were all in place"

Answer 3

I don't have exact similes for George and Lennie but I have metaphors and similes in general that come from the book.

Similes:

1. '...,snorting into the water like a horse.' Chapter 1

2. '...flies shot like rushing stars.' Chapter 2

3. '"Strong as a bull,"...' Chapter 2

4. 'Her hair hung in little clusters, like sausages.' Chapter 2

5. 'His hands, large and lean, were as delicate in their action as those of a temple dancer.' Chapter 2

Metaphors:

1. '"..., bustin' a gut."' Chapter 1

2. '"Give the stable buck hell..."' Chapter 2

3. '..., and the flies whipped through it...' Chapter 2

4. '"..., we're gonna get the can."' Chapter 2

5. "His hatchet face was ageless." Chapter 2

6. '..., Curley bounced in.' Chapter 2

7. 'The sunshine lay in a thin line under the window.' Chapter 2

8. 'Curley popped into the doorway...' Chapter 2

9. '"...rollin' up a stake,"' Chapter 3

10. '"I bet we could swing her,"' Chapter 3

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Answer 4

In chapter 5 of "Of Mice and Men," one metaphor that stands out is the comparison of Lennie's love for soft things to a hungry animal. This metaphor highlights Lennie's innocence and his inability to control his strength, foreshadowing future developments in the story. Another metaphor is the comparison of George and Lennie's dream of owning a farm to a beacon of light in the darkness, symbolizing hope and a better future.

Answer 5

In chapter one "dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws"

Answer 6

“The afternoon sun sliced in through the cracks of the barn walls and lay in bright lines on the hay [personification/metaphor]” (84).

Answer 7

"The flame of the sunset lifted from the mountaintops".

Answer 8

curley was flopping like a fish on a line