John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men follows two displaced ranch workers during the Great Depression, George Milton and Lennie Small, who travel together in search of work and a better life. George is intelligent and protective, while Lennie is physically strong but mentally disabled and dependent on George. They share a dream of owning their own land one day, but their hopes are constantly challenged by harsh reality. When they find work on a ranch, tensions rise as Lennie’s innocence leads to serious consequences. The novella explores themes of friendship, loneliness, dreams, and the struggle for dignity in a harsh world.