Symbols= "Of Mice and Men"

There are many symbols in “Of Mice and Men”. The symbol that I chose is Lennie’s puppy. I think Lennie’s puppy represents new beginning’s, hope, and dreams.

Lennie’s puppy symbolizes a new start for both Lennie and George. When Lennie received the puppy from Slim, he and George had big plans for raising the puppy together. The puppy would also keep him from getting in trouble. Lennie had a problem of petting a girl’s hair. If he pet the he would have this problem.

Lennie’s puppy symbolizes hope as well. After all, hope is what keeps Lennie and George together. Unlike most of the migrants workers, George and Lennie hope that one day after working in three different towns, they would raise enough money to buy a land where they would lived as a family, own their own little garden with a couple of animals, and a nice small electric stove for the winter. Having the puppy gives them hope that they would achieve this dream.

Lennie’s puppy also symbolizes dreams, especially the dream to live longer and experience the sorrow and the meaning of the world. When the puppy dies, Lennie’s dream dies as well.

Indeed I think Lennie puppy represent hope, new adventure, and dream. I also think he represent joy and life after death. This is just one of the symbol that really grab my attention after reading “Of Mice and Men” I hope this essay inspired to keep writing about one of your favorite character or a symbol in any book that read.