Converting popular books into movies has become a growing trend. However, as Stephen King once said: “Books and movies are like apples and oranges. They are both fruits, but their taste is completely different. Some fans may prefer the film to the novel, others the novel to the film. Between the book and its film adaptation, many elements differ, including the characters, the plot and the dialogues. One of the many books that has been made into a film is Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the story of two men, George and Lennie, who try to eke out a living in order to earn enough money to start their own ranch . . Regardless of whether the same story is represented through two forms of media, they express the narrative differently. To begin with, character development diverges between each. In the book, the characters are essentially representations of important thoughts and themes. For example, Curley, a character in the book who seeks to obtain Lennie, is married and his wife's name is never revealed. This is intentional and intended to represent discrimination against women during the time period in which the novel takes place, the Great Depression. In the film, you can't pick up on these little details. The film nevertheless has good qualities. You can clearly see the strong bond between the main characters in the movie, much more than in the book. No matter what problems Lennie causes, George cannot and will never abandon him. Additionally, the emotions felt by certain characters are more distinct in the film. Candy, another character in the book, is clearly hurt, sad, and regretful when he lets another character kill his old dog. Overall, all the characters are portrayed amazingly. The dialogue between the characters...... middle of paper ...... shows that even though Lennie is gone, in reality he isn't really; George will always remember him. In conclusion, books and their films are never the same. This principle is known to stir up serious controversy in the secretive world of fandom, the community of people who are passionate about the same books, movies, TV shows, or any other form of media. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is an excellent example of the changes that differentiate between a novel and the book, as seen above. This book and its film feature obvious changes between characters, plot and dialogue. These things are included in almost all the books and their film adaptations. For this reason, there are various disagreements among enthusiasts who wonder whether the film overshadows the book, or vice versa. But it's up to you: do apples taste better or oranges?