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NOWHERE did it say this was a "Max Notes" or "Cliff's Notes" version. I'd pulled up "Of Mice and Men" titles, compared all the prices, and selected the one that was the most economical. I tend to read the top paragraph. I went back later, and found it way at the bottom. Put it in the title.
However, when I read this book, it made me think of friendships and how we may treat one another. Of Mice and Men By. It made me think that if you have a friend that's not as intelligent as you or just different doesn't mean you have to put them down or treat them bad, even if you are the best of friends like Lenny and George. John SteinbeckA read from West VirginiaI read this book for a group assignment in English class. I'm not big on reading books that don't look interesting to me. In a way, the ending is just heart breaking but all George is really doing is saving his best friend from the harsh life he would have had to live. After reading this book, I discovered that John Steinbeck is a wonderful author and in the future I intend on reading Of Mice and Men again.
George and Lennie are always moving from place to place because of Lennie tendency to get into trouble. This book tells the story of two good friends, who share a common dream of earning enough money to own a small piece of land and living there in peace. From the beginning of the story you fall in love with the compelling characters. Throughout the story you become attached to the characters as if you knew them first hand. One of the friends has a mental retardation(Lenny) and the other takes care of him by making sure he stays in line(George). This story takes place in during the depression where people in the larbor party moved around from place to place looking for work. You begin to relate to the problems and want to help them with their dream. If you are looking to read a book which you will remember forever consider Of Mice and Mem.
All the swearing and talking of whorehouses were all alittle too real. Also, I found the "Locker Room" mentality kind of distrubing.
I did not agree with the mentality of the characters, nor did I agree with everyone in my 8th grade class liking Lennie. Although he is sweet and has the sense of a young child, he still is a destrucitve force in the world and, although he is slighty retarted, he is insane.
The John Steinbeck novella, "Of Mice and Men", was depressing and boring. He kills things, wether on accident or not.
Steinbeck shows us this when Lennie waits for George in the brush and starts talking to his dead Aunt Clara and a huge rabbit. I have nothing against retared or insane people, but how could you like him.
Yes, people in locker rooms do talk that way, but, I think that is was wrong for the book. When I read I want to get away from the world, not read about it.
I think that the book deals mostly about Loneliness. This story is about two guys who are itinerant workers,that look for work in ranches.They always travel togethter and always get in troubleand get fired. George who is the main charachter always helps Lennie and tries to solve his problems.'Cause you got me to look after you and you to look after me'. All is related to loneliness even the place where they work 'Soledad'. It is suitable for all ages who understand the vocabulary.I liked this book because it is very intereting and emotive
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