Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a powerful novella about two displaced migrant workers George Milton and Lennie Small during the Great Depression. As they travel through California in search of work they dream of one day owning a piece of land but their hopes are thwarted by the harsh realities of their lives. The story explores themes of friendship loneliness and the fragility of human dreams highlighting the struggles of the disenfranchised. Through its poignant characters and tragic events Of Mice and Men examines the complexities of human nature and the deep need for connection.