“Of Mice and Men”Themes

1. Predatory nature of human existence.

- Weakness

- Oppression

2. The Fraternity and the Idealised Male Friendship.

3. The Impossibility of the American Dream.

4. The Corrupting Power of Women (Motif).

6. Loneliness and Companionship (Motif).

6. Strength and Weakness (Motif).

7. George and Lennie’s Farm (Symbol).

8. Lennie’s Puppy (Symbol).

9. Candy’s Dog (Symbol).