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algol13
3 years ago
6

In Of Mice and Men, what is most closely the meaning of the underlined phrase in

English
2 answers:
Rudiy273 years ago
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a) To live without having to work

Explanation:

<u>The two friends, George and the half witted Lennie here are fantasizing abut living a life in which they do not have to work and have plenty in their lives. </u>

This fantasy reveals that they are tired of going around town finding work and then getting scraps to eat, t<u>he vagabond life has taken a toll on them and they want to settle down in one place</u> where they will have plenty to eat and no worries about food without having to work for it all the time.

TEA [102]3 years ago
5 0

To live for a long time

<u>Explanation:</u>

In the above-mentioned passage, George hopes of living a simple life in a peaceful and serene rural environment. George along with Lennie want to enjoy the unbounded freedom and talk of their shared dreams and hopes.

The act of talking about shared dreams and their hope for their future lives on the piece of land forms the main plot of the story. They think of working on the land as well as touring the countryside and witnessing the natural beauty of the countryside.

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