Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Have you ever been in the situation, where you just had to do something? Something you didn't want to do, but had to? I'm not talking about the small stuff, like schoolwork or something. No, I'm talking about something that might have violated your moral code. But, because of the circumstances, you had to.

I've just finished reading Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Basically, that's what the story works towards. Doing something you didn't want to, but had to. So, the story is set somewhere in the 17th century. Two friends, George and Lennie, are fieldworkers who constantly travel place to place. This is because, Lennie is mentally disabled, and often gets himself into trouble. This goes on for too long, until one day, accidentally, Lennie kills someone. George, has two choices, either Lennie gets sent to jail, and will suffer for the rest of his life. The second option, is for George to kill Lennie. And that is exactly what he does.

However, above all this madness, I really enjoyed reading Of Mice and Men. Even though, the story contains some crude themes, I can see why it is famous.

The story is about friendship. No matter what, George is always there for Lennie. George sacrifices a lot of his happiness and life, just to take care of Lennie. If that is not true friendship, then what is? Eventually, when it comes down to George murdering Lennie, in my opinion, it was the right thing to do. By doing so, George may have saved Lennie from a world of torture. I, for one, truly value friendship. And to read about a friendship like George and Lennie's was quite interesting.

Overall, I give Of Mice and Men: 8/10. And a round-of-applause to John Steinbeck.