Of Mice And Men

Of Mice And Men book revision for KA

Who is the author of "Of Mice and Men" and when was it published?

The author is John Steinbeck, and it was published in 1937.

What genre does "Of Mice and Men" belong to ?

It is a novella, social realism, and tragedy.

What is the primary setting of the story?

The story is set during the Great Depression in 1930s America, specifically in ranch life in California.

Who are the main characters in "Of Mice and Men"?

The main characters include George Milton, Lennie Small, Candy, Curley, Curley’s wife, Crooks, and Slim.

What is George and Lennie's dream?

Their dream is to own a piece of land.

What tragic event occurs in Chapter 5?

Lennie accidentally kills Curley’s wife while stroking her hair, causing their dream to collapse.

What key theme is represented by the idea of the American Dream in the novella?

The American Dream symbolizes hope for a better life, represented by George and Lennie’s desire for their own farm, but it is ultimately portrayed as impossible.

What does Curley’s wife symbolize in the story?

Curley’s wife symbolizes the lack of power and identity experienced by women.

What is the significance of the riverbank in the narrative?

The riverbank represents the cycle of beginning and end, as well as fate, since the story starts and ends in this location.

What does George say about loneliness in the story?

George states, “Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world.”