The Three mice and men.
in of mice and men, lennie's sheer size is worrying to many of the characters. george describes him to have 'paws' which make him animal-like. we associate him and paws with a link through an animal such as a bear
Lennie is first compared to a bear as he bends down to drink from the pond. This comparison highlights Lennie's size and strength, as well as his simple and animalistic nature.
The author John Steinbeck compares Lennie to two different animals. These animals are a bear and a horse. The author compares Lennie to a bear by referring to his big paws because and the author describes Lennie drinking from the Salinas River like a horse.
The author John Steinbeck compares Lennie to two different animals. These animals are a bear and a horse. The author compares Lennie to a bear by referring to his big paws because his hands are big and the author describes Lennie drinking from the Salinas River because he acts like a horse.
Animal imagery is prevalent throughout "Of Mice and Men." For example, Lennie is often compared to a bear due to his large size and strength, but also his harmlessness. George frequently compares Lennie to a loyal dog, as he is devoted and simple-minded. Additionally, the rabbits that Lennie dreams of tending symbolize his desire for companionship and a sense of belonging.
Mice, rabbits, dogs
Do you mean after the fight with Lennie. He is described as - ''Curley was flopping like a fish on a line, and his closed fist was lost in Lennie's hand. ...''
Lennie unintentionally saves a puppy in the beginning of chapter six. Despite Lennie's unintentional harm to animals in the past, he is gentle with the puppy and ultimately saves it from being accidentally killed.
Lennie is in the barn and he is petting the puppy. And then while he is petting him the pup tries to bite Lennie. Lennie hits the pup. not knowing his own strength and kills it.
He compares him to his own horse and calls him an animal to be trained and used.
The author uses animals to describe Lennie to show his innocence, simplicity, and dependence on George. By comparing Lennie to animals like a bear or a dog, the author highlights these qualities and helps the reader understand Lennie's character better. Additionally, the animal imagery creates a sense of vulnerability in Lennie, emphasizing his need for protection and caretaking.
Lennie is often compared to an animal because of his physical strength, simple-mindedness, and childlike behavior. Like an animal, he is impulsive, guided by instinct rather than reason, and lacks the ability to fully understand the consequences of his actions. His innocence and vulnerability also contribute to this comparison.