Literary Devices
Simile- There were many similes in this book to show how two things compare. The phrase, "flies shot like rushing stars." is a simile that describes the conditions in the bunk that George and Lennie were living in.
Metaphor- Many metaphors were used in this book, mainly to describe people's personalities. This phrase, "Godlike eyes fastened on to him," is a metaphor that shows how Slim looked at people because we know that Slim is not actually a god.
Imagery- John Steinbeck describes the imagery at the beginning of every chapter, in order to give you a vivid visual of where the chapter is going to take place.
Symbolism- Candy and the dog Candy has resembles the relationship between George and Lennie. The dog ends up dying Candy, then becomes alone. This is the same as how George kills Lennie, and George is now alone and has to do everything by himself.
Foreshadowing- George always said how life would be less trouble and better off without Lennie because Lennie would always cause trouble.
Metaphor- Many metaphors were used in this book, mainly to describe people's personalities. This phrase, "Godlike eyes fastened on to him," is a metaphor that shows how Slim looked at people because we know that Slim is not actually a god.
Imagery- John Steinbeck describes the imagery at the beginning of every chapter, in order to give you a vivid visual of where the chapter is going to take place.
Symbolism- Candy and the dog Candy has resembles the relationship between George and Lennie. The dog ends up dying Candy, then becomes alone. This is the same as how George kills Lennie, and George is now alone and has to do everything by himself.
Foreshadowing- George always said how life would be less trouble and better off without Lennie because Lennie would always cause trouble.