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The most heartbreaking aspect of the story for me was, that Lennie had an innocent mind and never wanted to hurt anyone or anything. He just wanted to be affectionate, so when the ending comes it shatters your heart completely. "The best laid schemes of mice and men / Often go awry" is a verse from a poem by Robert Burns, and when the name of the book comes from that, you know that not everyone will have a chance for a happy ending.
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We had to read so much Steinbeck in school and I always consider this book to be one of the more painful experiences. I really did not find my teacher's/school boards recommended reading list this year of my life particularly worthwhile. Middle school was depressing enough without Steinbeck.
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May 10, 2007
Lynne Richardson
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