Theme Essays on Of Mice and Men
Directions: 1) Choose one of the following themes to write an essay. 2) Fill in
the outlines provided with examples from the book. Be sure to use the page
number. 3) Start your essay.
Friendship:
Thesis Statement: George and Lennie’s relationship shows us the true
meaning of friendship.
Support Point #1: George and Lennie take care of one another.
a) example #1
b) example #2
c) example #3
Support Point #2: George and Lennie support one another in striving after
their shared dream.
a) example #1
b) example #2
c) example #3
Support Point #3: George and Lennie make sacrifices for one another/are
responsible for one another.
a) example #1
b) example #2
c) example #3
Conclusion: . . . .
Loneliness:
Thesis Statement: The characters Of Mice and Men show that loneliness is a
problem that must be overcome in order to live a happy, fulfilled life.
Support Point #1: Candy (or George)
a) example #1
b) example #2
c) example #3
Support Point #2: Curley’s Wife
a) example #1
b) example #2
c) example #3
Support Point #3: Crooks
a) example #1
b) example #2
c) example #3
Conclusion: . . .
The Power of a Dream:
Thesis Statement: Dreams have the power to change lives by giving hope.
Support Point #1: Curley’s wife has lost her dream and she lives an unhappy
life.
a) example #1
b) example #2
c) example #3
Support Point #2: George and Lennie have a dream that gives them a reason
to keep living and working as they do.
a) example #1
b) example #2
c) example #3
Support Point #3: George and Lennie’s dream is so powerful that it draws in
all who hear it.
a) example #1
b) example #2
c) example #3
Conclusion: . . .