Characterization in Of Mice Men

Of Mice and Men Characterization is the technique a writer uses to create and reveal the personalities and qualities of the characters in a written work. A writer may describe a character's physical appearance and situation. He may also attempt to reveal a character's thoughts, or show the reactions of other characters. A writer may be very descriptive or be lacking in his description of the character. George Milton is illustrated by being a rational, …

…which he received public recognition. He followed this success with "In Dubious Battle" (1936), Of Mice and Men" (1937), and "The Grapes of Wrath" (1939). "The Grapes of Wrath" earned Steinbeck a Pulitzer Prize. Both "Of Mice and Men" and "Grapes of Wrath" were made into motion pictures. Some of his later works include "Cannery Row" (1945), "The Pearl" (1947), "East of Eden" (1952), "The Winter of Our Discontent" (1961), and "Travels with Charley"(1962). Steinbeck died on December 20, 1968 in New York City.