Foreshadowing is the essential part of Steinbeck’s style in ‘Of Mice and Men’ Essay

Steinbeck, in my opinion, has one of the most unique styles of writing which is non only effective unless also inspirational. The fact that he puts the whole plot and the ending right in front of us (at the beginning, in every section and til now in the name) and we dont recognise it easily is truly fascinating. Hints of the grand finale could be found nearly everywhere in the novella.In the beginning of the frolic we learn that Lennie likes to pet soft things. He starts off by petting a mouse and then petting a puppy, of which he kills both as a result of his unrecognised brutal strength. The puppy was all innocent and fragile and Curleys wife was seen in the same way which foreshadows the killing of Curleys wife. The creative thinker of Curleys wife knowing the history of Lennie with pets and his blindness about the strength he possesses and quieten allowing him to stroke her hair was particularly considered peculiar by me.The only way I managed to justify this was that perh aps she was unaware of the dangers at that particular time as she was too caught up in the moment of perhaps she wanted to be rid of her depressive and oppressive life. Perhaps she was just fed up of her failure of her dreams and living a life of such misery that she ideal of demolition to be the only way out and maybe death by the hands of Lennie seemed like a good idea because he was still considered to be childish meaning the element of innocence could be attached to him.Foreshadowing plays a huge role in indicating towards the fact that Lennie wont make it alive to the end of the novella. The opening sets a pleasant mood to the story, it makes the world seem peaceful and lively then these feelings transforms into a darker and a oftentimes more sorrowful aura. The extract Ill put the old devil out of his misery right now was said by Carlson to Candy. This action foreshadows the death of Lennie He can be personified as Candys dog as his briny purpose is also to accompany George hence when Lennie/ the dog is of no use or has exceeded his limit then he will be put down.This also highlights one of the theories attached to this story in perspective the idea of Darwins Survival of the fittest theory. The natural environment and settings could also emphasise Darwins theory as it was linked to nature but the quote also shows that a weak element in the nourishment chain (Carlson) preys a weaker member of the food chain (the dog) and later on we learn that George (a weak member of the food chain) kills Lennie (a weaker member of the food chain in terms of mental abilities) regardless what the intents where.Furthermore, the death of Candys Dog and Lennie is pretty identical which can pay to the method in which Lennie was murdered. The dog was shot in the head which was the same way Lennie was killed. The quotes I ought to of shot that dog myself and He wont even feel it. shows that the idea of George killing Lennie himself rather than getting some else to do it i s being suggested to George. Additionally, the second quotes highlights that its all for the best and this action is being taken for the greater good.In Addition, I should have done it myself said by Candy also suggests and foreshadows that George will be the murderer of Lennie. Candy realised afterward and in a way regretted that he didnt kill his dog, his best companion, himself, in the same George wouldnt want Curley to kill Lennie so he would send out the murder himself. This could be considered a gesture of loyalty and love that now Lennie wouldnt have to suffer anymore or it could also be a sign that George was just fed up of carrying Lennies burden around on his back. In my judgement, I would question Georges actions because I believe in that respect are always other ways of getting around the situation and who gave George the right to take someones life.In conclusion, the element of foreshadowing is the main and one of the most important techniques which the novella is b ased on. Foreshadowing and hints of the future aspects of the story could be found at nearly every stage of the novella and I think that this doesnt only make the story interesting but it also clamps the reader in deeper and deeper, it makes a readers yearning to find out the ending even more and more. In my opinion, Of Mice and Men is one of the most inspiring storys Ive read not only plot and content wise but also writers techniques wise.