ELA BRHS

Describe the two main characters-what are their names, what do they look like, and what is their relationships to each other?

Lennie- large, strong lumbering, simple-minded, mentally ill.

George- Slim, sharp, quick-tempered

When and where was this novel set, and what major events were happening in the U.S. at that time?

Sole dad

California during the 1930’s.

World war 2 and Great Deppresion

Who wrote Of Mice and Men?

John Steinbeck, an American author, wrote Of Mice and Men, which explores themes of friendship and dreams during the Great Depression.

Feelings of loneliness and isolation were central to the plot. Which characters were lonely? Why? What does this tell us about the loneliness?

Crooks: Nobody talks or hangs out with because he’s black

Candy: He had to kill his dog because they thought the dog was “useless“ because without his dog, he feels “useless“ and he thinks they’re gonna get rid of him.

Curley’s Wife: Nobody wants to talk to her and when she does talk to people, they think she’s flirting

What does this novel tell us about dreams? Are they obtainable?

That they will always die because of the work someone else.

Describe Candy

Candy: An old range worker who has lost a hand in a working accident and now works as a swamper, or cleaner on the ranch. He feels he’s “useless“ feels he has “no value as a person”

Describe Crooks

Crooks: The only black man, he is lonely and isolated because of that, making him bitter towards the others. A sharp-written, lean face with black wrinkles, he got his name from his crooked back.

Describe Curley

Describe Curley’s wife

Describe Slim

“Prince of the ranch,“ everyone respects him (People still dislike him “Curley“). Calm, equitable