Characterization In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

Of Mice and Men Characterization A story is a game of chess. In the game, various chess pieces cooperate to combat a battle, simultaneously, when story elements unite, they create a piece of literature. Pointedly, the element of character is the form of a queen in the game of chess. They are used to protect the king. Or, in terms of literature, they are utilized to add depth and back up the plot. George is a fatherly figure towards Lennie; he is clever, caring and decisive. "The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose" (Steinbeck 2). He is described by the quote as being light on his feet and tan with

Living alone in the shack does not please him, as all it accomplishes is isolating him further from the others and creates an ostracized environment for him. "His body was bent over to the left by his crooked spine, and his eyes lay deep in his head, and because of their depth seemed to glitter with intensity. His lean face was lined with deep black wrinkles, and he had thin, pain-tightened lips which were lighter than his face" (Steinbeck 33). This adds on to the description of Crooks having dark skin with an arched back. Candy feels out of place entering the residence of a black man. But, in an effort to come off as friendly, he steps into the shack leaving behind his insecurities. In the conversation Candy says something along the lines of, "You have a nice place here. And, it must be nice to have a room all to yourself" (Steinbeck 36). He is simply oblivious to the fact that Crooks may be lonely; he finds Crooks is lucky that he doesn't have to share a room with anyone. Pleased to have company, he opens up with Lennie and Candy. And, along the conversation, he joins in with their plan to own a ranch, which emphasizes his longing for company. He among the many characters, is not the only one which feels lonely. Lennie and the wife of Curley strongly associate with this feeling. In short, a lonely, black man is the best description for