![]() Solitaire is the only game ever actually played in the entire book. The quote also shows that this isn’t George’s first round of solitaire in that playing session, which means that he would have had to been alone for a while to play multiple rounds. “He went back to the table and set out a new solitaire hand.” (pg.33) This quote is just one of many times that George can be found playing solitaire. George’s constant playing of solitaire provides contrast to this statement and foreshadows the future. Steinbeck mentions many times that George and Lennie are unusual because they have someone that will travel with them and support them. The 1930’s were a time when almost everyone was alone either physically or mentally. One theme expressed by Steinbeck through the motif of card games and solitaire is loneliness. ![]() Solitaire is a card game that requires one player and is usually set up in manner similar to this In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck uses the motif of card games and solitaire to establish themes of loneliness, racism, and distraction. The game of solitaire and a couple of other card games are found all throughout the book Of Mice and Men and they represent many different themes. Some of them are played with huge groups of people, and some, such as solitaire, are played by only one person. Card games have been played as a way to pass the time since before the year 1000.
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