Loneliness In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

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In the novel “ Of Mice and Men “ by John Steinbeck, two men, George and Lennie are lonely and isolated. They go from job to job in search of employment. They are many of the characters in the novel that also feel isolated and lonely. This novel shows a big part in loneliness because of the social barriers the characters have to face. The first example is when George is isolated from the rest of society because of George and Lennie’s unusual relationship that they have with each other. George and Lennie constantly traveling together which means that they have a close relationship with each other, but they have more of a parent and child relationship, as to where George has to take care of Lennie. George can’t even get a date. “ If i didn’t have you I could get a girl..” ( pg 45) He says over and over again throughout the novel. As you can see it is very difficult for George. …show more content…

He is isolated from the rest of the workers because he is black. He lives on his own in a separate bunkhouse, which causes him to be isolated and lonely from the rest of the other people. His separation from others causes his severe loneliness. He wants to be treated equally just like all the other workers. As shown in the text “ why aint you wanted?” Lennie asked, “ Cause i'm black. They play cards in there, but I can't play because i'm black. They say I stink.Well, I tell you, all of you stink to me.” Pg 68. This shows how all the other people disfavor him and it makes Crooks feel isolated and

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