John Steinbecks Of Mice and Men :: Essays Papers

Of Mice and Men SummaryThis story is just about Lennie Small and his friend, George Milton, both of them were forced to leave weed because Lennie was accused of raping a female child. This book was dress in Salinas Valley, California. The book begins with the two of them hiding from the mad townspeople. Lennie had a tendency to grab things and not let go, yet he was unaware of his own strength. This puzzle got them into trouble a lot. Chapter One Lennie and George are hiding. They were forced to leave Weed because Lennie was accused of rape. They went from ranch to ranch. They sit and talk and disgust their plans are for the next day, and then they go to a ranch and George does all the talking. Chapter Two Lennie and George arrived at the ranch were his new home is. He asks them for both of their names, and where they worked before and what skills they have. George answers every question for Lennie that makes the impress curious. He asks George why he always answers the ques tions for Lennie, thinking that is trying to get Lennies pay. Then he tells him that Lennie is a little slow. After he left, edulcorate came in and so did Curley. Once he left, George and Candy talked about him. Candy said that Curley hates men who are bigger than him. Candy also said that Curleys wife is a flirt. Soon after, Curleys wife entered looking for her husband. After flirting with George and Lennie, she leaves.Chapter Three Slims dog just had puppies and Lennie asked if he could have one. Slim said yes. George t white-haired Slim about the incident in Weed. He also told him that Lennie had a problem where he has to touch pretty things, so he grabbed a girls dress. The girl started to scream. So he held on tighter because he was confused. The girl accused Lennie of rape and they had to leave town. Carlson tried to convince Candy to shoot his dog because it was so old and in constant pain. Candy finally said yes after arguing and then he shot the dog, and buried it. Seve ral minutes later Curley came into the bunkhouse looking for his wife. He was told that no one had seen her around and was about to leave but he noticed that Slim was not there, either.