In the novel Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, the feminist lens is represented in many different ways throughout the novel, including actions and comments made by several characters. Most of these events are surrounded by the character of Curley's wife. Curley's wife is a character known for not trusting any of the ranch workers and for messing around with other men besides her husband, Curley. For example, when Curley's wife is talking to another character, Slim. “…'Hi Slim,' he said. Slim's voice came through the door. "Hi handsome." (Steinbeck, age 31) Curley's wife is not allowed to flirt or communicate with other men at the ranch, but she enjoys breaking the rules and conversing with other people because she feels she has never had any freedom since she married Curley. Curley's wife is mistreated at the ranch because everyone is afraid to trust her and contact her. Another example of the feminist lens used in Of Mice and Men is, “If I find a man, and he's lonely, I get along with him.” . But let the two boys g...