Novel: Of Mice and Men Author: John Steinbeck Essay Title: "Power and the absence of power colours the relationships Of Mice and Men and steers the course of its events" Discuss.

The different relationships that are scattered through Of Mice and Men contain many instances of some characters having power over others. Examples of power throughout the novel include physical, mental, sexual, economic and racial. These are evident through the way in which the character relate to one another and the events that occur. The power and absence of power portrayed in the novel also serve to steer the course of its events. Most of the …

…not always a result of inequalities in power, as this book also demonstrates that it can be used in a positive way. The relationship between Lennie and George is a perfect example of inequalities in power compensating for each other, therefore presenting no need for one to feel that a reciprocal power must be created. Evidently, power and its absence guided the course of the events in this novel, ultimately leading to the final tragedy.