Of Mice and Men

Summary

The novel «Of Mice and Men» by John Steinbeck tells the story of two Californian migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, who travel the country in search of work during the Great Depression. George is intelligent and caring, while Lennie is physically strong but mentally challenged. They dream of saving enough money to buy their own farm where Lennie can tend to rabbits. However, their dreams are shattered when Lennie accidentally kills the wife of the ranch owner where they work. George, realizing that Lennie faces lynching, decides to kill him himself to spare his friend from suffering. The novel explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the cruelty of society.