Think about some of the naturalistic elements we identified in class (Chapter 1). What aspects or characteristics of the 1930s are being demonstrated to us at those moments in the text? What do you believe John Steinbeck was trying to show us or expose about the way people, life, or society was during this time in American history?
The aspects that are demonstrated at those moments in the text is how hard people had to struggle to look for a job. Lennie and George was so hungry that they had to eat like animals. On page 15, second paragraph the text shows the eagerness they had to eat a can of cold beans to look for a job. "They sat by the fire and filled their mouths with beans and chewed mightily." Here shows how they would eat anything to conquer the hunger they had because a can of cold beans was their only options.
In my opinion I believe John Steinbeck was trying to show us that people would strive for the opportunity to have a job. By using the 2 main characters he develops a story by showing the acts they had to do to even have a chance to have a job. For example, he shows them sleeping anywhere to get closer to what they believe can be a job. Also, he shows them eating cold beans, these are acts you would probably expect from an animal, eating anything and sleeping anywhere. But, this was the reality of life in the 1930's so he is trying to say don't take your way of life for assurance.
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