Characterisation
Lennie
George
Setting and atmosphere
Vivid descriptions of the countryside are Simple and idealistic.
Social and historical context
The two tiered society that they lived in is obvious.
1940’s USA – a racially difficult place to be.
Reference to animals
Lennie = the dog
There are so many ways that Steinbeck refers to Lennie as a dog.
Also, the dog dies in the same way as Lennie dies.
Reference to things to come
Lots of talk about shooting a dog. This can be seen as a symbol for Lennie.
‘I wisht somebody’d shoot me if I got old an’ a cripple’ page 46
‘If you want me to I will put the old devil out of his misery. Can’t eat, can’t see….’
These happenings are all a sign of things to come.
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