John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men Essay -- Literary Criticism

Abstract When Of Mice and Men is read between the lines, it is easy to discover Steinbecks objective. Men are fate to be alone, disrespect their hardships, despite their connections. In order to establish these ideas Steinbeck develops his characters, the relationships they share, and their interactions. Of Mice and Men is considered a classic novel for a reason. Steinbeck does an excellent job of establishing powerful themes slice using unparalleled write techniques. Steinbeck was able to take his upbringing as the common man and turn it into inspiration for novels. At the mention of the name, John Steinbeck, many an(prenominal) associations can be made to the classic works produced by the man. However, he did not begin his life as a successful writer. Growing up in Salinas, California, Steinbeck lived the life of a common man, working to survive in the Land of Promise. He began to develop a taste for writing however, he analyse marine biology while he attended Stanford Univer sity. Without graduating with a degree, Steinbeck began working as a laborer and reporter for the American in New York City. subsequently realizing that he was not meeting his goals, or at least coming close to them, Steinbeck moved back to California where he continued to work in various odd jobs while he pursuing his career as a professional writer. In the early 1930s Steinbeck met Edwards Ricketts, a marine life scientist who later became a major influence on his works. Steinbeck enjoyed listening to Rickettss views on the interdependence of life. Steinbeck became intrigued by these concepts and began applying these themes to all of his developing works. His first two publications were unexploited and deemed failures, but with the production of Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck was introduced to the world of literary acceptance.Of Mice and Men is considered an American classic that is taught by al nigh every high school and featured on most must read booklists. The reason for such appr aise can be found in the themes lying within the book. Steinbeck establishes the concepts of mans destiny by developing his characters, the relationships they share, and their interactions and using them to reinforce underlying themes. The relationship between Lennie and George opens many types of interpretation for critics of the novel. Some wonder whether George cares for Lennie and a person, or maybe Geo... ...e alone, despite their hardships, despite their connections. In order to establish these ideas Steinbeck develops his characters, the relationships they share, and their interactions. Of Mice and Men is considered a classic novel for a reason. Steinbeck does an excellent job of establishing powerful themes while using unparalleled writing techniques. Steinbeck was able to take his upbringing as the common man and turn it into inspiration for novels.WORKS CITEDAttell, Kevin. Novels for Students Man and Animal. Stanford University Press Stanford California, 2004.Folsom, Jame s K.. Critical Survey of unretentive Fiction. Salem Press Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1981.French, Warren. Reference Guide to American lit. Harmony Books New York, 1987Goldhurst, William. Of Mice and Men John Steinbecks Parable of the Curse of Cain. Western American Literature New York, 1971.Levant, Howard. The Novels of John Steinbeck A Critical Study. Columbia, Mo. University of Missouri Press, 1974.Lisca, Peter. John Steinbeck, Nature and Myth. New York Thomas Y. Crowell, 1978.Paul, Louis. Contemporary Literary Criticism. William Beneton Detroit, Michigan, 1982.