The instructor should explain that they are used to show that Slim is described as having gravitas to his manner, and later in the text, he is also described as ageless. These are both godlike qualities, therefore, Slim can be represented by God in the novella. On the other hand, Curley is tormenting Lennie with his hostile glare. Curley often attempts to make the workers feel ashamed of themselves or successfully tortures them. Although Slim and Curley are oppposites, they can both be portrayed in a similar way to well-known beings. Last, the instructor will describe to the student that symbolism takes Of Mice and Men to another level of understanding, for the readers will have something to associate the characters with to obtain a better understanding and analysis of the
The instructor should explain that they are used to show that Slim is described as having gravitas to his manner, and later in the text, he is also described as ageless. These are both godlike qualities, therefore, Slim can be represented by God in the novella. On the other hand, Curley is tormenting Lennie with his hostile glare. Curley often attempts to make the workers feel ashamed of themselves or successfully tortures them. Although Slim and Curley are oppposites, they can both be portrayed in a similar way to well-known beings. Last, the instructor will describe to the student that symbolism takes Of Mice and Men to another level of understanding, for the readers will have something to associate the characters with to obtain a better understanding and analysis of the