OF Mice and Men: solid production of an excellent play
Of Mice and Men, a story about two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small, is set in California during the Great Depression in the United States. It explores the depths of misery of those whose lives were ruined by poverty, enveloped in loneliness, and whose dreams were not bound to come true.
George and Lennie are as dissimilar as two people can be – George is intelligent and quick witted, whereas Lennie is mentally challenged; George is a protector and leader, while Lennie is a witless follower; George is courageous and determined while Lennie is a big, frightened kid with an enormous physical strength. Still, they are close friends,
connected by the same destiny and a dream that keeps them going despite their harsh reality. …