Investigating Themes in Of Mice and Men

Choose one of the following questions that interests you most to respond to in this week’s blog post:


1.)  What different forms of power exist in Of Mice and Men?  What kind of power does Lennie have?  What kind of power does George have?  What kinds of power or powerlessness do other characters possess?  
2.)  What kind of relationship do George and Lennie have?  Is their relationship a friendship?  How does this relationship express Steinbeck’s position on the individual versus the community?
3.)  Is the American Dream a real possibility in the story?  If yes, what characters, symbols, events, or other details from the story confirm that the American Dream is within reach?  If not, what characters, symbols, events, or other details from the story represent the American Dream as out of reach?

Response to question # 2:

      George and Lennie have a close relationship. They are practically each other's only family so I would say that they have a friendship! They've traveled together and bonded with each other over the years they've known one another. John Steinbeck expresses his position on the individual versus the community by further describing their relationship. In chapter 2, Steinbeck shows us that George won't let anyone try to cross Lennie. George made sure that Curley wouldn't do anything to disrespect Lennie . He also shows us that Lennie will do the same for George. If you will stand up for someone, you should be considered a friend !