Essays Tagged: "Steinbeck"

Loneliness in the novel "Of mice and Men"

to have everything you enjoy crushed by the absence ofcompanionship. In the novel, Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck explores the relationship ofloneliness to a human being by his three characters: Crooks, C ...

(2 pages) 72 0 4.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

Of Mice And Men: Loneliness

Loneliness is a basic part of human life. Every one becomes lonely once in a while but in Steinbeck's novella "Of Mice and Men", he illustrates the loneliness of ranch life in the early 1930 ... 930's and shows how people are driven to try and find friendship in order to escape from loneliness.Steinbeck creates a lonely and blue atmosphere at many times in the book. He uses names and words su ...

(8 pages) 478 10 4.3 Mar/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

"Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck, one of the greatest American books of our time, explained and dissected.

Steinbeck once stated, "The writer must believe that what he is doing is the most important thing in ... important thing in the world. And he must hold to this illusion even when he knows it is not true." Steinbeck was a writer that used literary tools that created a certain atmospheric illusion that foc ... . When they arrived, the Joads are forced to accept horrible wages and live in terrible conditions (Steinbeck). Steinbeck using specific literary devices exaggerated these turmoil events. These device ...

(6 pages) 174 0 4.7 Apr/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > Edgar Allan Poe

John Steinbeck's "The Pearl". Material society, material thoughts.

hunger for wealth and inturn are the base fortheir own destruction, and the destruction of society. Steinbeck's'The Pearl' is a study of man's self destruction through greed.Juana, the faithful wife o ... e putsaside the real reason one becomes a Priest- to help, and teach theword of God.In 'The Pearl', Steinbeck expresses the fact that man'smanifestation for wealth and property leads to the self destr ...

(4 pages) 47 0 3.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath" analysis

Tom Joad from Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath is a prime example of a person whose morals and spiritual growth can not ...

(10 pages) 90 0 4.2 Jan/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

Essay on "Grapes of Wrath" by Steinbeck. Examines the different ways Joads tried to keep united within the family or with others who shared the same struggles and sufferings.

Steinbeck wrote many wonderful books but a great classicis one titled The Grapes of Wrath. This is a ... their immediatefamily or eventually with all the others who shared the samestruggles and sufferings.Steinbeck's dialogue and description's of the dustyroads, the men squatting in the dirt drawing pict ... e of the family. One becomesaware and wants to be a part of there unity and their long forsecurity. Steinbeck's use of the characters dialect isastoundingly excellent and unmistakenly realistic of the ...

(4 pages) 92 0 3.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Black Boy vs Grapes of Wrath

mouth. It is the prejudice against the migrant workers by the established financially Californians. Steinbeck provides four clear examples of prejudice; the man whose children died of starvation, the ...

(2 pages) 33 0 3.7 Jun/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

Of mIce and Men, by John Steinbeck:Identifying Loneliness

A major theme in Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men, is loneliness. Many of the characters experience loneliness, but ...

(1 pages) 62 1 3.9 Jun/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

This essay is a compare and contrast essay. It deals with Flannery O'conners "Good Country People" and Steinbecks "The Chrysanthemums".

father" role in the family. In both stories, boundaries were set between the man and the woman. In Steinbeck's "The Chrysanthemums", the fence symbolizes Elisa's boundary, in which she is trapped wit ... ht. How'd you like to go to the fights? Oh, no, she said breathlessly. No, I wouldn't like fights" (Steinbeck 286). The boxing fight illustrates the boundary between man and woman, due to the fact tha ...

(4 pages) 108 0 4.6 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

Both Steinbeck And Shelley Create Characters Who Are Alienated From Society. Discuss How Their Characters Are Portrayed

Both Steinbeck And Shelley Create Characters Who Are Alienated From Society. Discuss How Their Characters ... berin' like a baby! Jesus Christ! A big guy like you." This shows Lennie's child like side. I think Steinbeck made Lennie more child like because it creates more sympathy for Lennie when George gets a ... because he is bigger and dumber than everyone else is. He is described as human at the end of John Steinbeck's novel, "Lennie came quietly to the pools edge. He knelt down and drank, barely touching ...

(9 pages) 59 0 4.7 Dec/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"The Pearl" by John Steibeck

nger for wealth and in turn are the base for their own destruction, and the destruction of society. Steinbeck's "The Pearl" is a study of man's self-destruction through greed.Doctor: Not once in his l ... ive ..."Song of family" always in company with Juana---(4) (72) peace, calm, courageIn "The Pearl", Steinbeck expresses the fact that man's manifestation for wealth and property leads to the self-dest ...

(5 pages) 34 0 5.0 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

"East of Eden", by Steinbeck: A Father's love

her's love is unconditional, a father loves his child because he/she is his child. In East of Eden, Steinbeck chooses to represent a father's love as conditional. A father's love must be competed for ...

(3 pages) 31 0 3.7 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

öf mice and men" by John Steinbeck.

a unique style of writing, in which we merge our ideas into a particular style that appeals to us. Steinbeck was one man that incorporated his interest in animals and the slang of his time into his w ... would be the boss and would have the freedom to make their own choices concerning the property.When Steinbeck wanted to emphasize a piece of information to the reader, he used repetition. With Lennie, ...

(2 pages) 31 0 5.0 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

"The Winter of Our Discontent" by John Steinbeck.

In The Winter of Our Discontent, Steinbeck shows many conflicts in the society in which the protagonist, Ethan Allen Hawley lives. Et ...

(3 pages) 25 0 3.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

"Grapes of Wrath" and and an analysis on it.

mselves and over come emence odds. The Joads did just that by traveling to California to find work. Steinbeck shows one aspect of this real life journey by displaying it by a turtle and it's struggle ... e to their plans and never give up. They are faced with death and sickness, but they never give up. Steinbeck wrote "In the evening a strange thing happened: twenty families became one family, the chi ...

(3 pages) 28 0 0.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

Example of a commentary on the grapes of wrath.

ecause the bank was not making enough profits from these collective farms. In these three passages, Steinbeck illustrates the unpleasant products of technology. He explains that technology spawns mach ... n for the land. This belief is manifested in his bleak imagery, his diction, and in his parallelism.Steinbeck's use of bleak and unpleasant imagery throughout these passages supports his belief that t ...

(3 pages) 36 0 2.5 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

"The Grapes of Wrath" Tone and Figurative Language

The tone set forth in The Grapes of Wrath, was a quiet, sad tone from the start, based on Steinbeck's description in the very first sentence of the book "To the red country and part of the g ... eir time looking. Don't want to buy no cars; take up your time. Don't give a damn about your time." Steinbeck achieved the poor, sad tone as one of his main objectives from the very beginning. He conq ...

(2 pages) 82 2 3.6 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men - How Steinbeck use the word "hand" in the novel.

Of Mice and MenIn Steinbeck's novel, "Of Mice and Men", there are a verity of themes. Such as loneliness, dreams and t ... one else.In conclusion, loneliness, dreams of a better future and friendship are all intertwined in Steinbecks novel. One must work hard to overcome loneliness and look forward to a better life. When ... the use of "hands" in the death of Curly's wife to the tragic but admirable death of Lennie.CitationSteinbeck, John. Of Mice and MenNew York:Penguin Books, 1993

(3 pages) 24 0 3.7 Dec/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors

This is a fairly detailed book report on the great classic novel "of mice and men"

ory about migrant farm workers and their lives as a reflection on society, was the book that thrust Steinbeck into the limelight as a national celebrity. He won many awards and honors including being ... many awards and honors including being picked as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Year. Steinbeck's style is what earned this praise, that of a natural flow of words which are simple in fo ...

(7 pages) 42 0 5.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

The ranch portrays a harsh, callous society with no place for the weak. Discuss.

'Of Mice and Men', Steinbeck portrays a world dominated by powerful white able-bodied males. It is the views and opinio ... se who come from outside these boundaries are ostracized and persecuted. Thus we have a world where Steinbeck describes the plight of women, black people, disabled people and those with mental disabil ... attitudes towards women were commonplace.As George and Lennie arrive at the bunkhouse of the ranch, Steinbeck describes the bleak scenery of the bunkhouse. The wall of this "rectangular building...", ...

(7 pages) 29 0 4.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature