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Romanın yazarı kimdi?
Romanın yazarı kimdi?
Lennie'nin özellikleri nelerdir?
Lennie'nin özellikleri nelerdir?
Candy'nin sorunu nedir?
Candy'nin sorunu nedir?
Curley'nin özellikleri nelerdir?
Curley'nin özellikleri nelerdir?
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Curley'nin eşinin özellikleri nelerdir?
Curley'nin eşinin özellikleri nelerdir?
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Romanın ana temalarından biri nedir?
Romanın ana temalarından biri nedir?
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Çiftliğin neyi temsil ettiği anlatılır?
Çiftliğin neyi temsil ettiği anlatılır?
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Lennie'nin tavşanlara yönelik arzusu neyi temsil eder?
Lennie'nin tavşanlara yönelik arzusu neyi temsil eder?
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Romanın anlatıcısı hangi perspektifi temsil eder?
Romanın anlatıcısı hangi perspektifi temsil eder?
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Nedense, romanın sonunda trajik bir sonla sona erdiği önceden bellidir?
Nedense, romanın sonunda trajik bir sonla sona erdiği önceden bellidir?
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Romanın eleştirileri ilk olarak nasıl karşılandı?
Romanın eleştirileri ilk olarak nasıl karşılandı?
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Romanın anlatımında hangi edebi teknik kullanılır?
Romanın anlatımında hangi edebi teknik kullanılır?
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Study Notes
Context and Setting
- Written by John Steinbeck in 1937
- Set during the Great Depression in California, USA
- ranches and farms provide the backdrop for the story
Characters
George Milton
- Small, intelligent, and resourceful
- Looks out for Lennie, his friend and companion
- Dreams of a better life, owning a farm
Lennie Small
- Large, simple-minded, and incredibly strong
- Loves soft things, like rabbits
- Often gets into trouble due to his strength and lack of understanding
Candy
- Old ranch hand who has lost his hand
- Feels useless and lonely
- Has a beloved dog that is shot by Carlson
Curley
- Son of the ranch owner
- Mean, aggressive, and short-tempered
- Recently married to Curley's wife
Curley's Wife
- Lonely and flirtatious
- Dreams of a life in the movies
- Causes trouble with the ranch hands
Crooks
- Black stable buck
- Intelligent and lonely
- Lives in the barn, away from the others
Themes
The American Dream
- George and Lennie's dream of owning a farm
- Elusive and often unattainable
- Represents a sense of hope and freedom
Loneliness and Isolation
- Many characters are lonely and isolated
- Candy's loss of his hand, Curley's wife's lack of connection
- Highlights the difficulties of ranch life
Friendship and Loyalty
- George and Lennie's strong bond
- George's decision to shoot Lennie at the end
- Demonstrates the power of friendship and loyalty
Power and Weakness
- Lennie's physical strength vs. his mental weakness
- Curley's aggression vs. his insecurity
- Explores the dynamics of power and weakness
Symbolism
The Farm
- Represents a sense of security and stability
- A symbol of the American Dream
- Elusive and often unattainable
Rabbits
- Represent Lennie's desire for soft, gentle things
- Symbolize the innocence and fragility of life
The River
- Provides a sense of comfort and peace
- Represents the characters' desire to escape their troubles
Style and Structure
Third-Person Narrative
- The story is told from an outside perspective
- Allows the reader to see into the characters' thoughts and feelings
Foreshadowing
- Events hint at the tragic ending
- Creates a sense of tension and foreboding
Imagery and Description
- Vivid descriptions of the setting and characters
- Creates a sense of atmosphere and mood
Critical Reception
- Initially received mixed reviews
- Now considered a classic of American literature
- Praised for its exploration of the human condition
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Description
Test your knowledge of John Steinbeck's classic novel, set during the Great Depression in California. Explore the characters, themes, and symbolism in this iconic American novel.
