How Does Steinbeck Use Of Foreshadowing In Of Mice And Men

No matter if a mouse or a man their dreams and whims can fail or go askew. John Steinbeck is a famous writer that wrote a book called, Of Mice and Men, and in this book it showed how people's dreams don't always go their way. In John Steinbeck's book, Of Mice and Men, he uses a lot of foreshadowing to allow the readers to predict what was going to happen next to the main characters Lennie and George. In the book Lennie was a mentally handicapped man and George was his friend that had to take Lennie after his aunt died. They live in California during the 1930’s which was the time of the Great Depression, while they are working on a ranch and struggling to remain with their jobs. George and Lennie are migrant workers, which mean they go from town to town looking for any work they can get frequently. This book had its tragic at parts and it showed how dreams can be crushed very easily. John Steinbeck in his book, Of Mice and Men,

John Steinbeck in the book, Of Mice and Men, uses this tool in so many key events that happen. From Lennie’s to Curley's Wife's death to the loss and failure of George and Lennie's farm dream, there was countless ways Steinbeck uses foreshadowing. Curly’s Wife’s tragic ending was predicted by the puppy. This was obvious because they both died in the same way, Steinbeck even says how she and the puppy were put next to each other in the hay. (Doc B) Steinbeck wanted the readers to be able to predict what was going to happen. By using all the foreshadowing, he definitely succeeded with this goal. John Steinbeck uses the tool foreshadowing throughout the entire book to allow the reader to predict what's happening next to the characters. The plan going askew, Curley’s Wife’s death, the loss of the farm dream, and Lennie's death are all excellent ways John Steinbeck uses foreshadowing in the book Of Mice and Men. (All