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Explore the methods Steinbeck uses to demonstrate the effects of isolation on people in “Of Mice and Men” In “Of Mice and Men”, there is an immense concept of isolation and loneliness that holds seems to effect all the characters… Continue Reading →

In “Of Mice and Men”, there is an immense concept of solitude and loneliness which is smothered all over the characters and story. This concept leads to characters becoming isolated and the forging of an emerging idea, loneliness damages people…. Continue Reading →

Isolation Steinbeck uses Prejudice – Sexism, Racism, purpose. Characters – Crooks, Curley’s wife, Candy and Lennie. Dreams – The Fat of the land, rabbits, Show biz. Characters – Curley’s wife, Lennie, Candy and George. Setting – Soledad, The Great Depression… Continue Reading →

Isolation in psychology is; “a person, often shy or lacking in social skills, who either avoids the company of others or has no friends within a group.” Steinbeck uses a variety of different methods to demonstrate isolations grip on the… Continue Reading →

http://www.shmoop.com/of-mice-and-men/weakness-theme.html One of the underlying themes that is implicated by Steinbeck is weakness.

SLIM John Steinbeck describes Slim as a “God-like” character who has an “understanding beyond thought”, which gives the reader the idea that Slim is an intelligent and understanding character that thinks deeper than the average american at that time. These… Continue Reading →

The story of Belfast confetti is about the result of an IRA bomb attack. However the poem is about an inconclusive character that was most probably at the wrong place at the wrong time. To support this statement; “I know… Continue Reading →