Of Mice and Men

To most people, life gives many blessings. But to a few, life deals a rough hand. This happened frequently during the Great Depression. Stienbeck writes of such a hand in the book Of Mice And Men. Perhaps the wanderers of today travel the same road as in the book: two men, one articulate, dumb, sometimes violent named Lennie. And the other clever, hopeful, and tired of a responsibility he thinks that does not want named …

…sense of self-worth”. The story might have lasted only two full days, but the events that took place have a significant impact on the other workers. Most people that do not have a job or a home overcome these obstacles on a daily basis. Some elderly people say “count your blessings” or “give thanks for what you have”, and looking back on this piece of literature, it becomes extremely difficult not to feel any guilt.