Question

In three to five sentences, explain how the resolution of the plot indicates the author's point of view regarding the piece "OF MICE AND MEN" Show what human rights issues took place in the conflict and how the author used the resolution to generate a reaction in the reader. Use proper spelling and grammar.

Answer 1

In shooting Lennie, George shows his care for the boy and the fact that he knows he will be tortured if he, too, is found by the others. ‌The story demonstrates the fear of mental illness and mental struggle, as seen in Lennie's case. It also illustrates the way people are driven to do dramatic and attention-seeking acts when they are prisoners to their status, such as Curly's wife.

Answer 2

When George shoots Lennie it shows that he cared for Lennie and knew that if he let the others find him they would torture him. Steinbeck shows that, in Lennie's case, people with mental illnesses were treated as inferior and misunderstood with little help in their situations. It also shows that when people are prisoners to their status, such as Curly's wife, you are driven to do dramatic and attention seeking acts that cause trouble of everyone.