because curley's wife dies in the end
From "Of Mice and Men," we can infer that the men who live on the ranch are transient workers, often lonely and isolated. They are seeking companionship and a sense of belonging, but are hindered by their circumstances and the lack of stability in their lives. Their dreams and hopes are often shattered by the harsh realities of the world they live in.
The horseshoe game in "Of Mice and Men" symbolizes the characters' hopes and dreams for the future. By playing the game and aiming for the stake, the characters find a sense of purpose and direction amidst the hardships of their lives on the ranch. It also provides a temporary escape from the harsh reality of their circumstances.
The line from the poem: "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns served as he inspiration for the title, and is often translated into English as: "The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry (or astray)." However, the original Burns Scottish is: "The best laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft Agley
loneliness, violence, and dreams. The hard times during the depression/their way of life
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"Of Mice and Men" explores themes of friendship, loneliness, dreams, and the harsh realities of life during the Great Depression. The novella also delves into the idea of power and powerlessness, as well as the complexities of human relationships. Ultimately, it highlights the fragility of dreams and the harsh consequences of societal injustices.
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
Lennie does not have a work card in his pocket.
This isn't a quote, but an important element regarding Sexism is that Curley's wife is never named throughout the book. This portrays her as an object; a possesion of Curley's.
Of Mice and Men is set in California during the Great Depression. The setting was chosen to reflect the social and economic conditions of the time, providing a backdrop for the struggles and dreams of the characters.
The hallucinations at the end of "Of Mice and Men" serve to showcase Lennie's mental state and foreshadow the tragic climax of the story. The hallucinations also bring out themes of loneliness, isolation, and the power of dreams in the novella.
The Title comes from the late Robbie Burns poem which goes like this: The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men, Gang aft agley, An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain, For promis'd joy! it means: the best laid plans of mice and men often go wrong and leave us nothing but grief and pain instead of promised joy The poem is about a mouse who builds a nest in a wheat field only to have it demolished by ploughers this represents the dreams within the novel and them all getting destroyed