The idea of ​​solitude is a strong theme present throughout the novel "Of Mice and Men". Without this, many of the key events that occur in the book would not have happened, for example the death of Curley's wife, which ultimately led to Lennie's unfortunate death. To begin with, the general atmosphere created by the author implies a feeling of loneliness. “Soledad,” the setting of the book, means solitude in Spanish, and many allusions, such as the many games of “solitaire” played, also relate to the theme, as it is a word that seems familiar to solitaire, meaning isolated. The contrasting effects of the first section, with the description of a beautiful landscape, interrupted by the noise of the highway, also create a feeling of solitude, but in a peaceful way, rather than the unwanted one, the one that affects the characters of the book. Many characters experience a feeling of loneliness. For example, Curley's wife enters into a loveless marriage, a life of misery and isolation, because her husband, Curley, does not take care of her as a husband should, and...