How does Steinbeck present characters trapped in Of Mice and Men?

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How does Steinbeck present characters trapped in Of Mice and Men?

The novel clearly presents different trapped characters and evokes the idea that most Americans in the 1930’s were trapped as the novel is a microcosm of American society as the time, Crooks, however, is portrayed the most trapped as he is treated unequally by the other characters.

In of mice and men, several characters are presented as trapped which are explored by Steinbeck who displays reasons why they are trapped and the effects of being trapped.

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One character who is presented as trapped is George. From the immediate beginning Steinbeck evokes the idea George is trapped by Lennie and the fact that he must look after Lennie. George says ‘the small time I could have without you. I go nuts.’ Here, George expresses from the very beginning that he feels trapped by the idea of looking after Lennie and he thinks of his life without Lennie constantly and how different it would be.

As a result of feeling trapped, George sets a dream with Lennie that he and Lennie wish to fulfil. The dream, a recurring ...

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