Chapters 1 to 4 of 'Of Mice and Men
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When is 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck set?
(state a year)
1930s
Who is the only African-American in the novella?
Crooks
What is the most important key theme of the book?
The American Dream
What is the term given to the idea/concept of every US citizen having the right to pursue their own version of happiness?
The American Dream
In which period did the American Dream start to change (to the pursuit of wealth and material goods)?
1920s
What happened to the US in 1929 in regards to the American Dream?
hint - the Wall Street Crash
It became an obsession and people soon became bankrupt, causing depression.
When is the novella set?
In The Great Depression
What is the term given to describe something intended to teach a moral or lesson?
Didactic
What is a motif?
A recurring idea or element
What is power dynamics?
How power operates between characters
What is meant by 'microcosm'?
A small representation of a larger society
How is Curley related to the ranch?
He is the bosses son, described as 'handy'
What problem does Lennie have?
Has special needs (described as a big man)
What is George’s relationship with Lennie?
Looks after Lennie, even though he doesn't like him so much
What is Curley’s wife seen as?
Seen as a 'jail bait' and ‘has an eye’ (the only woman in the novella)
What physical problem does Crooks have and how dies he solve this?
Has a problem with his back so he uses liniment
Who is Candy?
The old swamper on the ranch
What is Slim known as?
The 'prince of the ranch' even though he is the jerkline skinner
Generally, what can a death of a person or animal represent in the book?
The death of dreams
Who is referred to as the one who tends to the horses and looks after the stable?
The Stable Buck
What is the jerkline skinner?
The one who deals with the farm and animals (especially the mules) which requires lots of strength.
What is another very important key theme of the novella?
Loneliness