How are Burns’ poem and Steinbeck’s novel similar

Robert Burns and John Steinbeck are two authors who brilliantly capture the disappointment that follows failed plans.  

Robert Burns' poem, 'To a Mouse' was the inspiration for the title behind John Steinbeck's 1937 novella, Of Mice and Men. Set in the 1930s during the Great Depression, Steinbeck plays on Burns' idea of shattered dreams and failed plans through the characters of this classic work.

- "despite the fact that portia lives in belmont and has many suitors, bassanio believes that he can win her heart. bassanio plans on overcoming his financial obstacles by borrowing money from antonio to travel to belmont. he then plans on marrying portia and becoming wealthy enough to pay off his debts."

the anecdote makes readers feel sorry for the man’s lack of heritage, then reminds readers that the man has an equally valuable heritage.