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Of Mice and Men

Delve into John Steinbeck's classic novel set in the 1930s Great Depression, following migrant farm workers George and Lennie in the search for the elusive American Dream. Explore themes of loss, hope, and the harsh realities faced by working people during a tumultuous time.

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Of Mice and Men

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  1. Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck

  2. 1. About the Author: John Steinbeck • His books are set in California and deal with problems of working people. • Characters in his books came to CA looking for work or a better life • (The American Dream). Born in Salinas, California 1902-1968

  3. 2. SettingSalinas Valley, CA*Farmland

  4. Birthplace and Home

  5. Time period of Story: 1930’s THE GREAT DEPRESSION

  6. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 • deepest economic depression the nation had ever known. • It lasted until 1939. • Effects: business bankruptcies, bank closings, farm foreclosures, and massive unemployment.

  7. Dust Bowl- Tons of topsoil were blown off barren fields and carried in storm clouds for hundreds of miles.

  8. Many lost their farms because they could not produce any crops. People decided to abandon their farms and go westward in search of work.

  9. 3. Migrant Farm Workers • farm worker/Harvester= someone who gathers a crop • People, especially men, traveled the countryside harvesting crops. • The main characters, George and Lennie, are migrant farm workers.

  10. Lost their jobs • No Money • Lost their farms Migrant Workers: Dorothea Lange

  11. 4. The American Dream • The American Dream= people that come to America in search of a better life. *How do you reach the American Dream? What do you want to accomplish?

  12. Education Freedom A Better Life Home Money/Wealth

  13. However, for many the dream became a nightmare. • No Jobs= No Money= No food

  14. 5. Poem The best laid schemes* o’ mice and men Often go wrong And leave us nought* but grief* and pain For promised joy! *schemes= set out plan *nought= with nothing but *grief=sorrow/sadness What is this poem about? Summarize it in 2-3 sentences. How might this poem be related to the book (Of Mice and Men)?

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