Summary

'Of Mice and Men' is a novel written by author John Steinback. The story is about two very different men, George and Lennie, who move around California looking for work and any money they can earn by laboring on ranches. Together, they share a dream of one day buying their own piece of land and living off of it. Their most recent job opportunity is at a ranch in the Salinas Valley. They travel there together after being forced to leave the town of Weeds. There, they meet new people and face new challenges as they try to achieve their dream. Among them is Curley, the proud son of the ranch boss who frequently picks fights; Slim, the well-respected jerkline skinner; Crooks, the black stable-hand; and Curley's wife, who proves to be more trouble than she appears.

Characters
Lennie -
Is large and heavy; has the mind of a child; likes animals and touching soft things; listens to George; is forgetful
















George -
Is small and slender; short-tempered; perceptive and smart; protective of Lennie; frequently gets mad at Lennie

Slim -
Is tall and dark-haired; has air of authority; respected and admired; a jerkline skinner; seems ageless
















Crooks -
black stable buck; has crooked back; separated and treated differently because of his skin color; proud; aloof