As a write my last blog post, I can't get the end of
Of Mice and Men out of my head. The book takes place over about a two day period. The two days are just a piece of a journey. It ends with one of the main characters, George, killing the other mentally insane one Lennie. Throughout the book, the author, John Steinbeck, creates an interesting perspective on Lennie. Personally, I felt bad for him, but there was also the angle of, he sets George back. The relationship between the two characters is crucial to the story and is true friendship. George kills Lennie for their own personal good. Lennie knows its coming and lets it happen. In that moment I felt truly bad for him but the way that Steinbeck brings out your emotions is great.
A crucial them to the book was follow your dreams. Lennie dreamed about having his own land and rabbits to play with. As George has a gun to Lennie's head, Lennie says, "'And I get to tend the rabbits'" (Steinbeck 116). This quote sums up that theme in the book. Even when he knows he is about to die, he still believes his dream could come true. The courage he shows and the passion he shows for that dream really makes the reader think about what they want to come true.
Overall I enjoy
Of Mice and Men very much. It wasn't too tough of a read but the friendships and symbolism was great.
Good to hear the book was enjoyable. It seems as though that was the second book which made you think. I will have to add this to the books I should read
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ReplyDeleteI also just finished Of Mice and Men and enjoyed it. I think Steinbeck's craft as an author is very distinguishable and unique. In terms of the rabbits and Lennie's death, I don't think Lennie realized he was a dead man because of his mental handicap, just as he didn't realize the farm was a farfetched idea. The rabbits signified a dream that would most likely never be satisfied. Anyway, good job man!