Abstract: Of Mice and Men is a work of the famous American writer John Steinbeck. This paper aims to analyze the land complex in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck to enhance the better understanding of this novel. In this dissertation, the author analyzes the land complex in the novel first by defining the land complex, introducing the origin of land complex of John Steinbeck, and then by explaining the manifestation of land complex in this novel and the influence of land complex on the artistic effect as well. 

Key words: John Steinbeck; Of Mice and Men; land complex

CONTENTS

摘要

Abstract

1. Introduction1

  1.1 John Steinbeck

  1.2 Of Mice and Men

2 Literature Review.2

3. Analysis of Steinbeck’s Land Complex.3

3.1 Definition of Land Complex

  3.2 Origin of Steinbeck’s Land Complex 

  3.3 Manifestation of Land Complex in Of Mice and Men

    3.3.1 The Land Dream  

    3.3.2 Description of Nature

    3.3 3 Characterization 

  3. 4. The Influence of Land Complex in Of Mice and Men

  3.4.1 The Impact of Land Complex upon People

  3.4.2 The Influence of Land Complex on the Theme 

4. Conclusion9

Bibliography.10

Acknowledgments11