How does John Steinback convey the tension of the situation in the card-playing passage in chapter 3?
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Of Mice and Men - Full Summary and Analysis
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How does Steinbeck create a sense of insecurity in the novel?
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November the 12th 1939. Autumn. The hotel....
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Of Mice and Men - Discussing Chapter 7.
Of Mice and Men - Chapter7 Despite the warmth of the early morning sun gradually seeping through the cracks in the bunkhouse walls, it was cold within. George lay awake, he hadn't slept all night, suddenly the door swung open and Carlson steamed in, he glanced at George and shook his head. "You plannin' on jus' lying there all day" Carlson grabbed his jacket "sum people get away with murder round `ere" the door banged and silence followed. George lay still, he hadn't noticed Carlson's intrusion. The door squeaked open and Candy peered in, "Slim you in..." he spotted George and frowned he stood for a moment pondering what to say, "Eh...George you ok?" There was no reply; he looked down at his feet sighed and left. George glanced towards the closing door then rolled to face the wall and lay silent. George felt the sun warming his back and he tilted his head round towards the source. Slim appeared, his figure blocked the brightest most piercing rays but let the warmth and light trickle through. He glided in and sat gently beside George placing his hand on his shoulder "the sheriff an' his men have gone. Ya gave Lenny the best quality of life possible and it took a hell o' a lot guts to do what you did, you know that don't ya? George nodded, his eyes heavy with water, "thanks slim" George whispered. Tightening his grip on George's shoulder "ya saved
What contribution does Slim make to 'Of mice an men'.
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Of Mice and Men - An Analysis
Of Mice and Men The story Of Mice and Men is one of the most well known novels throughout the world. This very popular book is a favorite of many people. So many people can remember the name Lennie. I will explain some of the important factors as well as details in this story. One of the more memorable characters is definitely George Milton. He is Lennie's best friend. George is the kind of guy who will protect Lennie from anybody. He is a nice guy as long as you are nice to him and Lennie. George's best friend Lennie is probably the most memorable character in the book. His full name is Leonard Small. Which could mean he is strong as a lion but slow, as in dumb. One thing about Lennie Is the fact that every animal he touches he usually kills it. The reason he did this is the fact that he did not know his own strength. Curley, the bosses' son is a bully. He does not like Lennie because Lennie is big. Curley doesn't like big people because he is small himself. He believes he can boss people around because he is the bosses' son. His wife is a flirt. She wants everybody at the Ranch. Curley doesn't like that so he tries to keep her in the house. Slim is like the head of the ranch because he knows what is going on and everybody likes him. He is the kind of guy you would want as a friend. He is called a Jerkline skinner. He is a person that is very easy
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Alex Norwood G.C.S.E COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT ORIGINAL FICTIONAL WRITING - THE ASSASSIN In a tight and dingy motel room in the suburbs of Hollywood, Senator George Phelps lay on his bed, reminiscing about his past, trying to work out where things had gone horribly wrong in his life and consequently, contemplating his future. He slowly turned his head to the woodworm ridden bedside table, and started motionlessly at the picture of his wife and two children in obviously happier circumstances. Two days earlier, his wife had abruptly ended their twenty-four year marriage and to say it was a mutual decision would be a lie. What he feared to think, but what was infinitely true, was that his wife had found out that for the past eighteen months, he had been having a passionate affair with the glamorous, and multi-millionairess filmstar, Carmen Assendro. The more that Senator Phelps went over the sources that could have ended his marriage, the more that fiery anger and pure hatred built up inside of him. After much deliberation, Senator Phelps came to the conclusion that whoever had left him in this position, was to pay a very, hefty price... Ms. Assendro and he met at the 2001 Oscars. As the event was held in Hollywood, Senator Phelps' presence was easily explained, as was the fact that Carmen Assendro was about to walk away with almost every award available, including 'Best
Of Mice And Men
"Of Mice and Men" Slim's Story Memories? Yeah, I've had plenty, seen men come an' go on this ranch, so many I can't hardly remember them, but two stick in my mind like it was only yesterday, but must be near on twenty years ago...oh I'm Slim, I lead the mule team, sure does beat busting a gut bucking barley...now where was I? Yeah, that's right...these two guys... Came in one Friday, Boss was sure mad 'cos they were late. You've never seen such an odd pair - George, he was small, neat, quick witted but Lennie, my was he huge! Funny thing was his name was Small! He was like a great bear and he wasn't too clever either. Funny how he and George strung along together. Anyway, they come in Friday, Boss had been given us hell all mornin'! I was out on the fields when they came out. Candy was with them and seemed to be showing them around the barn. Lennie seemed excited bout somethin'. George came over and introduced them, "Hi, I'm George and this big fella' here is Lennie." Lennie then tried whispered something to George but I heard every word, "George, George, ask him 'bout dem dogs, please George?" George looked a bit embarrassed. "Candy tells us you got some new born pups. If there's one goin' spare, you reckon Lennie could have it?" George asked. "Yeah sure you can Lennie," I said "Come by the barn later and you can pick one out." He went all shy, with a smile from ear
of mice and men
Chapter 1 The novel begins near the Salinas River, south of Soledad in the California valley. The Gabilan Mountains rise up on one side and drop to valleys on the other. The river and its banks are alive with animals and plants. A path leads to the banks of the river, and the two main characters, George Milton and Lennie Small, follow this path to the river. While George is small with sharp features, Lennie is a big man with rounded features. He drags his feet when he walks, following George step for step. They are on their way to a job at a nearby ranch, and their ride has left them several miles away. It is hot and they are tired from the walk. Topic Tracking: Landscape 1 Topic Tracking: Animal (Lennie as an animal) 1 When the two men reach the water, Lennie falls to his knees and takes a long drink. George gets angry with him for drinking so fast from water that might not be good. Lennie's action and this exchange show his mental retardation. When George sits down, Lennie imitates him exactly. And when George starts to complain about how their ride left them so far from their destination, Lennie has to ask George where they are going because he can't remember. George, annoyed, reminds Lennie about where they got their jobs and their work cards, and Lennie looks in his pocket for his. Certain Lennie would lose it, George did not let him keep his card. But Lennie does