"Of Mice and Men" is a novella written by Steinbeck. It tells the tragic story of George and Lennie, two impoverished but dependent American migrant agricultural workers during the Great Depression in the United States in the 1930s, from having dreams, chasing dreams, getting close to dreams, to having their dreams shattered. The story reveals that in the United States, where the rich and the poor are divided and money is paramount, the loneliness of workers is eternal, the friendship between workers is sincere, and the workers' hope for happiness can only be a straw.
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This book reminded me of a friend of mine who, like the character in the book, was struggling to move forward under the pressure of life. The description of the loneliness and friendship of workers in the book is very real and resonates with me. Although the dreams of the protagonists were eventually shattered, their persistence and hard work are touching. This book made me cherish the people around me more, and also made me understand that life is not easy.
Poor Lenny, died in George's snatch. Maybe it was wise for them to do this. Even if Lenny didn't die in George's snatch, he would have been caught by the boss's son and received a more cruel punishment. Even if he lived in a cave, he was so stupid that he might starve to death in the end. Lenny trusted George 100%. , George failed to protect Lennie in the end, and he became like other workers. The boss's son's wife was also a poor person, lonely. She just wanted to find someone to talk to, and the groom did the same, and no one cared. Racial discrimination made him feel that his status was humble and lonely. From then on, George had no relatives, and Lennie also went away. I want to cry😭😭😭😭😭😭, the endings in TV dramas are so perfect, but the reality is always the other way around
"I should have shot my dog myself, George. I shouldn't have let a stranger shoot him."
Giving Lenny a shot when he was yearning for the future may have freed George, but at the same time, would there be a psychological knot? After all, George found him because George let him hide here. Lennie's trust in George and protecting George feel like a friend who follows you at all times. Although this friend is very annoying, he will protect you. One day he leaves, and you will be unhappy. The ending is very clever. It is a wonderful book.
A tragic ending, but it seems inevitable in the current era. George cannot go far with Lennie. Without Lennie, George is just like thousands of ordinary people at the bottom, and there will be no ideal existence. Lennie has a kind of innocent cruelty. He never knows how valuable life is. And George may have a problem with his teaching. He always downplays Lennie's mistakes, so it is inevitable that Lennie will be killed in the end. Without telling him how precious life is, killing a life with Lenny's IQ is no different to ordinary life for him. Making mistakes is not punished, so he will only run away and rely on George. It's just a pity for George. If he could stick to his dream, he might have a better "fantasy life" with the old black man.
A very profound book, not long but thought-provoking enough. Lenny's ending actually has many hints. Whose fault is it that caused this situation?
From being full of hope to being disillusioned, George's life will also change from "human" to "rat", from being diligent and motivated to being confused. Caught between mice and men is their yearning for a better life, and George's guilt for Lennie
I just don't know why George killed Lennie in the end. He could have escaped with him [almost crying]
The story is pretty good, right?
That girl is actually not too wrong, right?
Lenny really feels a little innocent, ugh😔 It seems all right, I don't know how things turned out like this π_π
"Bred for rabbits," Lennie said loudly.
"Grown for rabbits," George repeated.
"I'll take care of the rabbit."
"It's up to you to look after the rabbit."
Lenny giggled happily: "We live off the land."
"Yes."
Lenny turned his head.
"No, Lenny. Look across the river like you almost see where we are."
Lenny turned his head obediently. George looked down at the pistol. There were clattering footsteps in the woods again. George turned and looked over there.
"Tell me, George. When are we going to buy that land?"
"Go soon."
"Me and you."
"You... And me. Everyone will be nice to you. No more trouble. No one will hurt anyone again, no one will steal from anyone else again."
Candy acquiesced in the execution of his sickly old dog by his companions because they considered it torture to be alive. George killed his idiot friend with his own hands because there is no room for idiots to survive in this society...
Ask yourself, is it possible to live a life of raising chickens, dogs, and rabbits with a piece of land?
Life always has hopes that cannot be strung together. It is lonely and has no beauty, just feeling sad for every little bit of hope for survival.
Late night emo, I became even more emo after watching it.
A very desperate novella, well written, a tragedy that I like very much, and there are many things to savor.
I feel so empty after watching it, and my small dreams cannot be realized😢.....
I have to say that the ending of the story is worth pondering
The ending was beyond my expectation. I thought they would be good brothers living together, but at the end one of them died. The plot gave me perfect marks.
This is a short, concise and excellent work that makes people feel sad for them from their initial expectations to their shattered hopes at the end [crying] [crying]
Nice book, very attractive!
It looked very uncomfortable, I cried
The contradiction between ideal and reality.
Wonderful, worth reading
The dialogue is lively and interesting, concise and concise, easy to understand, and very interesting! What a great book for all ages! [Smile][smile][smile]
It looks good, and I understand that there is a huge gap between ideals and reality. When friends around you make mistakes, you must let them know that it is a mistake, otherwise it will cause serious consequences, so choose your friends carefully.
This book reminded me of a friend of mine who, like the character in the book, was struggling to move forward under the pressure of life. The description of the loneliness and friendship of workers in the book is very real and resonates with me. Although the dreams of the protagonists were eventually shattered, their persistence and hard work are touching. This book made me cherish the people around me more, and also made me understand that life is not easy.
Poor Lenny, died in George's snatch. Maybe it was wise for them to do this. Even if Lenny didn't die in George's snatch, he would have been caught by the boss's son and received a more cruel punishment. Even if he lived in a cave, he was so stupid that he might starve to death in the end. Lenny trusted George 100%. , George failed to protect Lennie in the end, and he became like other workers. The boss's son's wife was also a poor person, lonely. She just wanted to find someone to talk to, and the groom did the same, and no one cared. Racial discrimination made him feel that his status was humble and lonely. From then on, George had no relatives, and Lennie also went away. I want to cry😭😭😭😭😭😭, the endings in TV dramas are so perfect, but the reality is always the other way around
"I should have shot my dog myself, George. I shouldn't have let a stranger shoot him."
Giving Lenny a shot when he was yearning for the future may have freed George, but at the same time, would there be a psychological knot? After all, George found him because George let him hide here. Lennie's trust in George and protecting George feel like a friend who follows you at all times. Although this friend is very annoying, he will protect you. One day he leaves, and you will be unhappy. The ending is very clever. It is a wonderful book.
A tragic ending, but it seems inevitable in the current era. George cannot go far with Lennie. Without Lennie, George is just like thousands of ordinary people at the bottom, and there will be no ideal existence. Lennie has a kind of innocent cruelty. He never knows how valuable life is. And George may have a problem with his teaching. He always downplays Lennie's mistakes, so it is inevitable that Lennie will be killed in the end. Without telling him how precious life is, killing a life with Lenny's IQ is no different to ordinary life for him. Making mistakes is not punished, so he will only run away and rely on George. It's just a pity for George. If he could stick to his dream, he might have a better "fantasy life" with the old black man.
A very profound book, not long but thought-provoking enough. Lenny's ending actually has many hints. Whose fault is it that caused this situation?
From being full of hope to being disillusioned, George's life will also change from "human" to "rat", from being diligent and motivated to being confused. Caught between mice and men is their yearning for a better life, and George's guilt for Lennie
I just don't know why George killed Lennie in the end. He could have escaped with him [almost crying] The story is pretty good, right? That girl is actually not too wrong, right? Lenny really feels a little innocent, ugh😔 It seems all right, I don't know how things turned out like this π_π
"Bred for rabbits," Lennie said loudly. "Grown for rabbits," George repeated. "I'll take care of the rabbit." "It's up to you to look after the rabbit." Lenny giggled happily: "We live off the land." "Yes." Lenny turned his head. "No, Lenny. Look across the river like you almost see where we are." Lenny turned his head obediently. George looked down at the pistol. There were clattering footsteps in the woods again. George turned and looked over there. "Tell me, George. When are we going to buy that land?" "Go soon." "Me and you." "You... And me. Everyone will be nice to you. No more trouble. No one will hurt anyone again, no one will steal from anyone else again."
Candy acquiesced in the execution of his sickly old dog by his companions because they considered it torture to be alive. George killed his idiot friend with his own hands because there is no room for idiots to survive in this society... Ask yourself, is it possible to live a life of raising chickens, dogs, and rabbits with a piece of land?
Life always has hopes that cannot be strung together. It is lonely and has no beauty, just feeling sad for every little bit of hope for survival.
Late night emo, I became even more emo after watching it. A very desperate novella, well written, a tragedy that I like very much, and there are many things to savor.
I feel so empty after watching it, and my small dreams cannot be realized😢.....
I have to say that the ending of the story is worth pondering
The ending was beyond my expectation. I thought they would be good brothers living together, but at the end one of them died. The plot gave me perfect marks.
This is a short, concise and excellent work that makes people feel sad for them from their initial expectations to their shattered hopes at the end [crying] [crying]
Nice book, very attractive!
It looked very uncomfortable, I cried
The contradiction between ideal and reality.
Wonderful, worth reading
The dialogue is lively and interesting, concise and concise, easy to understand, and very interesting! What a great book for all ages! [Smile][smile][smile]
It looks good, and I understand that there is a huge gap between ideals and reality. When friends around you make mistakes, you must let them know that it is a mistake, otherwise it will cause serious consequences, so choose your friends carefully.