Before, During and After Reading by Eliza Crespis

What message do you think Steinbeck is trying to convey about friendship and responsibility?

ecrespis — 2025-03-24 03:40:28 UTC

What do you already know about the Great Depression and its impact on American society?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:07:47 UTC

What are some common themes in literature that deal with poverty, friendship or the American Dream?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:11:04 UTC

Have you ever read a book where two characters have a dependent relationship? What were the challenges and benefits of that dynamic?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:12:01 UTC

What does the term "American Dream" mean to you? Do you think it is still achievable?

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Why do you think authors might choose to use simple, direct language when telling a story?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:12:40 UTC

Based on the title and cover, what expectations do you have about Of Mice and Men's themes or characters?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:13:03 UTC

What do George and Lennie’s conversations reveal about their personalities and relationship?

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How does the opening setting (the ranch, the bunkhouse, the landscape) reflect the themes of isolation and hope?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:13:58 UTC

What role does Curley’s wife play in the novel, and how does Steinbeck portray her? What might her characterisation suggest about gender during the 1930s?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:14:47 UTC

In what ways do other characters—like Crooks or Candy—struggle with loneliness or marginalisation?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:15:04 UTC

How does Steinbeck use foreshadowing throughout the novel? Can you identify any examples so far?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:15:51 UTC

How do Lennie’s actions create tension in the plot? What is your reaction to his behavior?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:16:13 UTC

Do you believe George made the right decision at the end of the novel? Why or why not?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:16:40 UTC

How does the novel portray the idea of the American Dream? Is it realistic or idealistic in this context?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:17:05 UTC

How are power and powerlessness explored in the novel through characters like Lennie, Curley, Crooks, and Curley’s wife?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:18:09 UTC

What are the symbolic meanings of the farm, the rabbits, and the ending of the novel?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:18:21 UTC

How does Steinbeck’s writing style—particularly his use of dialogue and simple language—affect your understanding to the characters and themes? Provide examples.

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 01:18:39 UTC

Do you recognise images like this from The Great Depression? Research the term Hooverville and discuss your findings as a class.

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This a visual representation of the farm in Of Mice and Men. Create your own visual representations and annotate with descriptions from the text.

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 09:08:13 UTC

Identify any unfamiliar references, vocabulary or concepts in the text you need to understand better.

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 09:21:34 UTC

Are there moments where the simple narration makes an emotional scene feel more powerful or more detached?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 09:27:48 UTC

How does the use of slang or broken grammar affect the realism of the scene?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 09:28:41 UTC

What clues is Steinbeck dropping that something might go wrong?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 09:29:03 UTC

How do small moments of imagery contrast with the overall plain language?

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 09:29:51 UTC

Give examples of direct and indirect characterisation of the two main characters introduced thus far: George and Lennie.

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 09:37:11 UTC

Give examples of direct and indirect characterisation for Curley and Curley's wife.

ecrespis — 2025-04-10 09:38:10 UTC