Characterization
In the novel of Of Mice and Men, the stylistic device characterization is used throughout the story so you can get a feel for the characters as you read Steinbeck's book. As the story begins, they start by introducing the main characters, George and Lennie. Steinbeck describes George as a small quick witted man and is also like a caretaker for Lennie. As for Lennie, he is giving
the characteritics of a bear, yet he is very kind and caring and likes soft
things.
Well in the beginning of Chapter 4, Crooks is straightinng up his room, and by what was laying around his room can kind of give you a feel of what kind of person he is with his books and medicine. "His body was bent over to the left by his crooked spine, and his eyes lay deep in his head and because of their depth seemed to glitter with intensity. His lean face was lined with deep black wrinkles, and he had thin, pain- tightened lips which were lighter than his face”(Steinbeck 67).
Steinbeck did a great job with the characterization of Crooks. He painted a vivid picture of his appearance and gave a sense of his personality.
The literally criticism done by Bryant Wyatt, had his opinion on this part of the book as well. Wyatt exclaims that the characters contrast in sizes and personalities. “ The novel abounds with the conflict of various types-between characters as well as within individual person-ages. The contrast between the two central figures is made graphic upon the initial entrance of George and Lennie. Though they are dressed similarly (emblematic of their common bond), Lennie appears to be almost the antithesis of George. Whereas George is small, perceptive, and swift of action, Lennie is huge, slow, and dull-witted. His subordinate status is accentuated by the fact that he is relegated to walking behind his companion" (Wyatt).
Wyatt pretty much discribes the perfect and he added their actions, you would understand why he choose the words he did to discribe the characters.
From the use of characterization by Steinbeck, helps you visualize the characters better by the vivid descriptions of their appearance. For me, the characterization of the characters display like a mental movie in my head. It helps me stay interested throughout the book.
the characteritics of a bear, yet he is very kind and caring and likes soft
things.
Well in the beginning of Chapter 4, Crooks is straightinng up his room, and by what was laying around his room can kind of give you a feel of what kind of person he is with his books and medicine. "His body was bent over to the left by his crooked spine, and his eyes lay deep in his head and because of their depth seemed to glitter with intensity. His lean face was lined with deep black wrinkles, and he had thin, pain- tightened lips which were lighter than his face”(Steinbeck 67).
Steinbeck did a great job with the characterization of Crooks. He painted a vivid picture of his appearance and gave a sense of his personality.
The literally criticism done by Bryant Wyatt, had his opinion on this part of the book as well. Wyatt exclaims that the characters contrast in sizes and personalities. “ The novel abounds with the conflict of various types-between characters as well as within individual person-ages. The contrast between the two central figures is made graphic upon the initial entrance of George and Lennie. Though they are dressed similarly (emblematic of their common bond), Lennie appears to be almost the antithesis of George. Whereas George is small, perceptive, and swift of action, Lennie is huge, slow, and dull-witted. His subordinate status is accentuated by the fact that he is relegated to walking behind his companion" (Wyatt).
Wyatt pretty much discribes the perfect and he added their actions, you would understand why he choose the words he did to discribe the characters.
From the use of characterization by Steinbeck, helps you visualize the characters better by the vivid descriptions of their appearance. For me, the characterization of the characters display like a mental movie in my head. It helps me stay interested throughout the book.