https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog Made with a quick smile en-us 2018-03-23 12:08:40 UTC 2018-03-23 12:31:28 UTC hello@padlet.com helen_self https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245410716 I believe that the writer, John Steinbeck, uses specific description and adjectives to make the reader feel like they are on a journey with the characters. The first paragraph is purely a description of the setting, "the shade climbed up the hills toward the top [...] on the sand banks the rabbits sat [...] crisp sycamore leaves [...] a stilted heron pounded down water" so we can focus on what we may be imaging rather than the characters or the plot. Furthermore, the use of the adjectives such as "crisp sycamore leaves", "green pool", "little gray sculptured stones" helps the reader think specifically of the visuals rather than just the general whereabouts.

During the second paragraph, the characters are introduced and the whole paragraph is focused on describing the characters' features; the first character introduced is described as "small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose." and to contrast to that, the next character is represented as "behind him walked his opposite". This is important for making the readers' feel like they're on the journey with these characters by describing all of their features, including their height, specific shape. This means that the reader can picture themselves with the characters and walking with them.]]> 2018-03-23 12:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245410716 https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245410749 The animalistic approach is first introduced when the writer describes ‘The rabbits’, which sets the animalistic tone for the rest of the extract. This is significant to the statement that the reader feels like they are on a journey because there are animals throughout the rest of the extract. Some examples include]]> 2018-03-23 12:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245410749 helen_self https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245410990 I agree that it feels as if you are on a journey with Lennie and George. The quote ‘ “Lennie, for God’s sakes don’t drink so much.” shows this. The use of dialogue and emotive language gives a sense that the characters are frustrated and have been walking together for a while, which is a key part of a journey. The effect that this has on the reader is that the reader feels like they are on a journey with the characters. Kevin 🥉🥈🥇🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂



]]> 2018-03-23 12:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245410990 helen_self https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245411208 I agree that the characters are brought to life through the use of animal imagery. An example of this is, ‘the way a bear drags his paws’, by likening him to a bear the writer shows his strength and power. The use of the word, ‘bear’ has connotations of power, showing Lennie as bold as protective. This contrasts with the description of George who is ‘small’ and ‘slender’, emphasising the physical difference between the two. Another example of animalistic language is, ‘snorting into the water like a horse’. The building of animal symbolism dehumanises Lennie and brings him to life by making him appear strong. The use of the verb, ‘snorting’ also makes him appear savage and less human. ]]> 2018-03-23 12:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245411208 https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245411293 The writer uses dialogue to help build the characters by highlighting the contrast of the characters.For example, you can tell that George cares about Lennie when George says ‘,Lennie for gods sakes don’t drink so much(...) ur gonna he sick like you was last night.’ This also shows how Lennie is more reckless. Whereas George plans ahead. We can also infer that George is less confident then Lennie when George says ‘I ain’t sure it’s good water(...) looks kinda scummy.’ This shows that dialogue influences are view on the character and gives an insight into their personality.]]> 2018-03-23 12:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245411293 helen_self https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245411389 We agree that Steinbeck brings the characters to life throughout the extract. He uses contrasts between the descriptions of the characters to animate them. Steinbeck uses lists, “small, strong hands, slender arms” and “huge man, shapeless face, with large, pale eyes”. These lists are effective in showing us the differences between the two characters and showing us how they are different despite the simalarities in their dressing “both were dressed in denim trousers and in denim coats”. The adjectives creates a clear image of the two individuals, “heavily”, “loosely” furthers the image of Lennie being “huge” and bear-like. ]]> 2018-03-23 12:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245411389 helen_self https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245411539 The author uses the characters actions to describe their relationship to bring them to life. When entering the scene the quote "one stayed behind the other" this is clearly implying who is in charge and whom feels inferior. The author carries on this clear relationship dynamic by listing the first man as "strong" and "defined" where as his counter part is described as "huge" "shapeless", this implies the first man is more domineering over the second man who, although large in size is smaller in intellect, as the verb "dragging" would imply. 

]]> 2018-03-23 12:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245411539 helen_self https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245412382 The characters are described as very similar at the beginning of the extract being described as "both dressed i denim trousers" and "both wore black, shapeless hats". This creates the effect of them being strongly bonded and as a pair to each other.  However they are also described as being opposites to each other such as "the first man was small and quick" and "a huge man". This tells us that the characters are physically the opposite but they stick together because of the similarities of how they dress.]]> 2018-03-23 12:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245412382 https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245417184 2018-03-23 12:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/helen_self/i3axmv55ruog/wish/245417184