A “background never stated”: Mice, Snakes, Dogs, and Rabbits in Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men

IF 0.9 0 LITERATURE, AMERICAN

Steinbeck Review Pub Date : 2021-12-31 DOI:10.5325/steinbeckreview.18.2.0136

Barbara A. Heavilin

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Abstract:The opening and closing scenes in Of Mice and Men occur in an idyllic setting, with signs of wildlife, particularly a little water snake and a heron who in the end takes the snake as prey. Echoing the theme established in the novel’s title, Of Mice and Men, the scenes encapsulate the tragedy of mentally handicapped Lennie. Overall, the animal images throughout testify to the human condition as well as the animal.

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“背景从未说明”:斯坦贝克的《人鼠之间》中的老鼠、蛇、狗和兔子

摘要:《人鼠之间》的开篇和结尾处都发生在田园诗般的环境中，野生动物的踪迹随处可见，尤其是一只小水蛇和一只最终以蛇为食的苍鹭。与小说标题《人鼠之间》所确立的主题相呼应，这些场景概括了弱智的伦尼的悲剧。总的来说，动物的形象自始至终证明了人类和动物的状况。

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期刊介绍： Steinbeck Review is an authorized publication on the life and works of American novelist John Steinbeck (1902–1968). It publishes scholarly articles; notes; book and performance reviews; creative writing; original artwork; and short intercalary pieces offering fresh perspectives, including notes on contemporary references to Steinbeck, discussions of the contexts of his work, and an occasional poem. Steinbeck Review has a threefold mission of broadening the scope of Steinbeck criticism, promoting the work of new and established scholars, and serving as a resource for Steinbeck teachers at all levels.