2006-10-24 05:50:46 · 13 answers · asked by messymessina 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I'm not sure you can answer this question in terms of the word message. John Steinbeck was a writer with a conscience. He was trying to expose a terrible situation in the 1930s during the great depression.
We can see many themes in the book, the most famous of which is loneliness. I suppose Steinbeck's message is the dignity of the ordinary human being.
2006-10-25 02:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by avenay777 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a brilliant book. I also am unsure of any specific message, although some suggestions would be
-The idea of people being mice and men (cowardly/weak and strong/brave) in situations
-Sometimes we see the characters on a spectrum between cowardliness and bravery.
-There are also those who are naturally weak (Lennie) and need guidance of the strong (George)
Another idea comes from the saying " Even the best laid plans of mice and men go wrong" ( This may be in the introduction)
2006-10-24 13:06:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I read this book whilst in school and loved it. I think the important thing about a book is you get to use your own imagination and get to what ever end your mind takes you to. Everyone will take away something different from a book. What do you think the message was? Whatever you think it is, you're right!
2006-10-24 13:03:27 · answer #3 · answered by Marlene 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree, I don't think there is a clear MESSAGE that you are necessarily supposed to get out of it. I HATED reading in school (now I love it), but that was one of the few books that I REALLY LOVED.
2006-10-24 12:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by Brian D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Intolerance
2006-10-24 15:27:34 · answer #5 · answered by Carles A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The message is, and I quote: 'don't read me for fun, I'm not fun, I'm a horrible book, please torch me, I was written for the sake of literature, my storyline is c***, I'm the book that gets read by GCSE literacy students and that's it, students hate me, teachers hate me and I'm not worth the paper I'm written on.'
It's a long message, but very clear, don't you think?
2006-10-24 18:22:56 · answer #6 · answered by Katri-Mills 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did this as my English GCSE, was a while ago so i cant remember, but it is available as a film too which may help.
2006-10-24 13:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♥Missy♥♥ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should read it and make your own decision. It's one of the best books I've ever read
2006-10-24 12:54:00 · answer #8 · answered by nihil 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's about taking responsibility.
Lenny CAN'T take responsibility for his actions; George is responsible for his own actions, as well as Lenny's.
2006-10-25 13:39:13 · answer #9 · answered by Elphaba 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋