Zusammenfassung der Ressource
General Overview (Plot, Characters and Setting)
- Set in the United Sates Of America, Soledad
- Soledad means lonely in latin
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- Which could suggest that it's a lonely place
- Based through the Great Depression of America
- People had to move around the country to find work.
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- They were called Migrant Workers.
- Lennie Small
- Has a mental disorder
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- During this time period, those with illness such as Lennie's were not treated.
- Which hinders him and his companion (George)
- A very well-built/stong man
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- Those on the ranch admire him for his efficiency and attitude at work
- Limited intelligence
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- Relies on George to help him
- likes to pet soft things
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- Such as puppies and mice.
We know this got him in trouble at Weed, after he stroked a Lady's dress and the lady thought he was attacking her.
- Rather forgetful
- George Milton
- Small man - considerbly weaker than Lennie
- Honest with those he trusts
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- He told Slim that he used to manipulate Lennie, and that he nearly drowned because of himself. Which he now feels very guilty about.
- Shares a dream with Lennie, that they'll buy their own house and they'll "live
off the fat of the land"
- Doesn't really fit into the other ranch workers conversations, as their way of life is different.
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- They don't save up for the future, instead: At the end of every month (once they've got their paycheck) they'll go to a sex house and spend all their money.