Of Mice and Men


By: Jenny Ruben


Today I traveled into the world of; Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. There I was introduced to Lennie and George. To misfits in search of a better life. The two dream of having their own farm with an alfalfa patch. Lennie is kind hearted and too strong for his own good. In an attempt to love and hold animals he ultimately crushes them with his strength. In a way George is Lennie's guardian, George is always looking out for Lennie and keeping him out of trouble. Before the men can have their own farm they will first need to have money. So the two men set out top California to find work. Once at their new residence and play of work, on a ranch they meet their boss Curley a small but mean man. Curley has a beautiful wife who he often neglects and does not treat well. Curley's wife is never given a name, which shows how insignificant she really is. Lennie is  lovable loser would develops an instant liking to Curley's wife. As time goes on the pair are close to having enough money to start their own farm. Unfortunately it all goes down hill from there. The end of the story always makes me cry. Lennie accidentally kills cureless wife (by breaking her neck), and in an effort to save Lennie from being lynched, george kills Lennie. This book is wonderful and tragic at the same time. It seems as though the nice people can never have it all. 


1. This book is one of my all time favorites. The novel is both tragic and moving. I have developed such empathy towards Lennie. This classic does not disappoint. 


2. The authors intent was to write a compelling and moving novel, that shows the time period in which it was written. The author shows how loyalty prevails in the end, and how much we really sacrifice for our dreams..