Loneliness There is only one thing in life that is really needed and that is friends. Without friends, people would suffer from loneliness and solitude. Loneliness leads to low self-estee. In the novel, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, the characters, Crooks, Candy, and Curly’s wife all show some form of loneliness. They are curious of George and Lennie’s friendship because they do not have that support in their life. Through his …showed first 75 words of 1766 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1766 total…story, Of Mice and Men, the reader discovers the many sources of solitude, often being discrimination and prejudice. Crooks, Candy and Curley’s wife all suffer the previous injustices resulting in loneliness and isolation. They learn to cope with their loneliness through their interest in Lennie and George’s friendship. In some ways they are even envious of the bond. Often times, some people will have a never-ending strive to fulfill a friendship. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**