"Of Mice and Men" is a novella by John Steinbeck that takes place during the Great Depression. The story revolves around two characters, George and Lennie, who are migrant workers in California seeking employment during this difficult time. Despite their differences, George and Lennie share a dream of owning their own farm one day.
Lennie is a large, simple-minded man who has a love for soft things, while George is his smaller, intelligent friend who looks out for Lennie. Together, they start working on a ranch and befriend other workers, including Candy, an elderly swamper, and Slim, a skilled mule driver.
However, trouble starts to brew when Lennie accidentally kills the boss's daughter-in-law. George and Lennie try to escape, but the other ranch workers form a posse to find them. George ultimately makes the difficult decision to shoot Lennie before he can suffer at the hands of the mob.
The novella explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the cruel realities of the American Dream. It depicts the harsh living conditions and struggle for survival of migrant workers during the Great Depression.
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