OF MICE AND MEN

Description

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a powerful novella set during the Great Depression. It follows two displaced migrant workers, George and Lennie, who dream of owning their own piece of land. Lennie is mentally challenged but physically strong, and George looks after him like a brother. Their dream is constantly threatened by the harsh realities of the world around them. The story explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Ultimately, it ends in tragedy, highlighting the fragility of hope in a cruel and unforgiving world.