What is a literary element for of mice and men?

i am doing a literary notebook (The Great Gatsby and Of Mice and Men) for my lit cl.The notebook has to contain an example of the following literary elements: metaphors , similes, personifications,symbols and themes. What best quote is a match for the the literary elements mentioned and why(explanation)? Please help it is greatly appreciated and will select a "best answer" for yahoo bonus points ;)