2006-11-28 12:07:01 · 5 answers · asked by too cool for you 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
CONFLICT
Protagonist
The protagonist of the story is George. He is the kind-hearted ranch hand who is concerned about his friend Lennie and watches out for him.
Antagonist
The antagonist of the story is George’s trying to care for the handicapped Lennie. Because he has a giant’s body and a child’s mind, Lennie accidentally kills Curley’s wife; at the same time he kills the dream of owning a farm that has kept George and Lennie positive about the future
Climax
The climax occurs when Lennie accidentally kills Curley’s wife. George knows that he can no longer save Lennie, for Curley will want revenge.
Outcome
Of Mice and Men ends in tragedy. George feels compelled to mercifully kill his friend and companion, Lennie, in order to save him from a brutal death. The death of Lennie also marks the death of the beautiful dream they have been nurturing.
2006-11-28 12:27:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The characters are all trying to worm their way out of poverty and into independence (not necessarily wealthiness). They wish to work for themselves rather than move from farm to farm working at the expense of others. That's the main problem. It's ultimately, in my opinion, why George shoots Lennie.
2006-11-28 20:10:17 · answer #2 · answered by rapunzel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is such a great book oh my goshhh!! but umm.. it's that lenny is retarted and the other guy i forget his anme suffers from it
2006-11-28 20:23:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
read the book, its good.
2006-11-28 20:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen R 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lenny is retarded.
2006-11-28 20:12:46 · answer #5 · answered by Have Masters Degree in English 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋