Importance Of Setting In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

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. In the book Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck uses vivid imagery and expressive word choice when describing the green pool to emphasize the dreams that Lennie and George find there. Steinbeck presents this setting as the introduction and as the conclusion of the book to show the importance of the setting. In the beginning of the novella this pool is a place of innocence, and becomes a sanctuary from the world of humans. The quote, “....willows fresh and green with every spring…”(1) represents the setting as being peaceful. Steinbeck uses words like “fresh” and “green” to show the peace and calmness of the beauty surrounding them. This is also the first time George and Lennie’s dream is introduced to the reader. George tells Lennie “if you jus’

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