Friday, November 20, 2009
Of Mice And Men
My Steinbeck marathon continues with possibly one of the most famous pieces of American Literature. A story about George and Lenny and their trials to break out of the migrant life. It is a story seeded with symbolism and imagery.
Rereading this classic allowed me to appreciate some of its subtleties. The character of Slim and his god-like presence struck me throughout especially in the last scene as he comforted George and led him home.
Steinbeck is an amazing writer who can in a few sentences fill the brain with pictures, sounds, and smells. He is quickly becoming my favorite writer.
Rereading this classic allowed me to appreciate some of its subtleties. The character of Slim and his god-like presence struck me throughout especially in the last scene as he comforted George and led him home.
Steinbeck is an amazing writer who can in a few sentences fill the brain with pictures, sounds, and smells. He is quickly becoming my favorite writer.
