What are the real - life events that influenced 'Of Mice and Men'?

The Great Depression was a major inspiration. The poverty and unemployment during that time led to many people becoming migrant workers, just like in the story.

Of Mice and Men is fiction. It was created by the author John Steinbeck from his imagination.

Well, it is. Steinbeck was very familiar with the plight of the working - class people during the Great Depression. The friendship, dreams, and hardships depicted in 'Of Mice and Men' were things he saw around him. For example, the migrant workers' nomadic lifestyle and their unfulfilled dreams were common at that time. He took these real - life elements and crafted them into the story we know today.

Yes, 'Of Mice and Men' is based on Steinbeck's own experiences working on California ranches. He witnessed the hard lives of migrant workers, their dreams, and the harsh reality that often crushed those dreams. For example, the relationship between George and Lennie might have been inspired by real friendships among the workers, where one was more responsible and the other more child - like.

There could be several real - life events that had an impact. The sense of boredom that can come from a routine life, like Coraline's in her real home, is a big factor. It makes her more likely to be attracted to the idea of a different world. Also, the real - life experience of having to face the truth about things that seem good on the surface. In the story, Coraline has to see the dark side of the other world, which is like when we realize that not everything that glitters is gold in real life. Family relationships also play a role. The lack of attention from her parents in the real world drives Coraline to seek something more in the other world, which is a common feeling in real - life situations where people look for fulfillment outside of their family when they feel unappreciated at home.

At the end of the novel, George shoots Lennie. This is a tragic but almost inevitable event. Lennie had accidentally killed Curley's wife and George knew that if the others caught Lennie, he would be brutally killed. So, George made the heart - breaking decision to end Lennie's life himself, while talking about their dream of the farm to ease Lennie's passing.

The story mainly focuses on the friendship between George and Lennie and their dream of having a farm. But tragedy strikes when Lennie accidentally causes trouble that has serious consequences.

Industrialization was a big influence. The rapid growth of factories and new machinery made people wonder what could happen if technology got out of control. The Martians' advanced technology in the story could be seen as an extreme version of what humans were creating.

The power dynamics in Hollywood have a big influence. There are always those in power, like big - name producers, who can make or break a career. In real life, fixers often have to deal with these powerful people to protect their clients. In 'Ray Donovan', we see him constantly navigating these power struggles. Also, the prevalence of tabloid journalism means that stars' lives are constantly under scrutiny. This is reflected in the show as Ray is always trying to stay one step ahead of the media and keep his clients' secrets from getting out.

World War II was a major influence. Golding saw the horrors of war and how people could act in inhumane ways. The breakdown of civilized behavior among the boys in the book mirrors the breakdown of society during the war.