An Ending Left Unresolved If ever there was a novel that depicted the true meaning of friendship and true emotional strain of loss then it would be “Of Mice and Men,” a literary marvel created by the inner most thoughts of John Steinbeck. Steinbeck, author of “The Grapes of Wrath,” is thought of to be one of the most talented authors in literary history. Therefore, it is without doubt that his work is to be …showed first 75 words of 716 total…

…showed last 75 words of 716 total…bunkhouse, so as not to give the appearance that George knew anything. No evil deed goes unpunished, even if it is accidental, and therefore Lennie had to receive some form of punishment. In conclusion, the ending only seemed fit to the story. If Lennie and George were to go on the run again it would accomplish nothing; the same thing was bound to happen and someone else was liable to get hurt or even killed.