Of Mice and Men
Steinbeck wrote the most heartbreaking novella in American literature — two migrant workers, a dream of owning land, and the mercy killing that ends it.
“A guy needs somebody — to be near him. A guy goes nuts if he ain't got nobody.”
Why It Matters
Steinbeck wrote the most heartbreaking novella in American literature — two migrant workers, a dream of owning land, and the mercy killing that ends it. The book is taught everywhere because its 100 pages contain more emotional weight than most 500-page novels. It is the most efficient tragedy in American fiction.
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Personal reviewThe depiction of Lennie in such a short book is impressive, when he kills curlys wife, yous don’t feel bad for her at all. The climax murder by George is all time , while describing their farm with the rabbits. Just awesome, super quick novella
Notable Quotes
“Tell me about the rabbits, George.”
“I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you.”