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Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath, two novels published concurrently by John Steinbeck, both depict camaraderie between dust bowl migrants. ... Starkly contrasting George and Lennies relationship in Of Mice and Men to Tom and Jim Casys in The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck unquestionably shows that camaraderie decides an individuals fate. ... These relationships, in turn, decide the fate of the respective characters. ... Obviously, Toms camaraderie with Casy transforms Tom for the better; however, in Of Mice and Men, George virtually crushes Lennies free will, making Lennie completely dependent upon him. ...
Thus, John Steinbeck deliberately contrasts George and Lennies master-slave relationship to Tom and Casys equal relationship, to show that camaraderie shapes a characters fate.
Approximate Word count = 905 Approximate Pages = 3.6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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