Of Mice and Men von John Steinbeck: Lektüreschlüssel mit Inhaltsangabe, Interpretation

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George and Lennie are day laborers together on a ranch. Lennie is a clumsy worker who is protected and cared for by his friend George. Both dream of having their own ranch one day – and this helps them endure the hardships at work. One day, a tragedy occurs that tests the friendship between the two. John Steinbeck chose a direct and dialogue-rich style. He deliberately structured the novella for later dramatization. The dialogue passages are mostly written in working-class slang.