Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a realistic novel that depicts the life of two common men over a period of three days. The two main characters, George and Lennie, are practically opposites in terms of disposition and appearance. The author seems to have a variety of themes in the story including loneliness, relationships, and dreams. John Steinbeck uses a wide variety of literary devices including allegory and similes. One of the most powerful devices that Steinbeck uses is foreshadowing. The shooting of Candy's dog foreshadows the d ....