Of Mice and Men | Essays and Criticism
- Dreams and Reality in Of Mice and Men
In the following essay, R. Moore provides an overview of Of Mice and Men, including a summary and a discussion of the interwoven themes of frustrated dreams and cruel reality.
- Of Mice and Men: George and Lennie
In the following essay, Roger Moore probes the salient theme in the novella, friendship and personal commitment, as seen through the relationship of George and Lennie.
- Themes and Concerns of Social Realism in Of Mice and Men
In the following essay, Kevin Attell places Steinbeck's work within the tradition of social realism and explores how the themes and concerns Steinbeck articulates in Of Mice and Men lend themselves to this genre.
- A Teachable Good Book: Of Mice and Men
In the following excerpt, Thomas Scarseth argues that despite being short and easy to read, Of Mice and Men provides excellent examples of theme, character, and symbol.
- Motif and Pattern in Of Mice and Men
In the following excerpt, Peter Lisca details Steinbeck's use of "symbol, action, and language" in Of Mice and Men.
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