Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men Discuss & Review

Reflect on the following • What events foreshadowed Lennie’s final interaction with Curley’s wife? • What events foreshadowed George shooting Lennie? • Refer to your notes from the beginning of the novel; review the poem that the title of the book came from. Explain how the title/poem is fitting or misleading for the book. • Do you believe George did the right thing by shooting Lennie? Was it an act of selfishness or an act of compassion?

Foreshadowing • Foreshadowing plays a large role in the novella—immediately, by understanding the title, foreshadowing occurs before we even begin to read. • What events foreshadowed Lennie killing Curley’s wife? • What events foreshadowed George having to shoot Lennie?

“Of a Mouse” poem • The title of the novel comes from a poem titled “Of A Mouse” by Robert Burns. • This stanza is included in the poem “The best laid schemes o’ mice and men Often go wrong And leave us nought but grief and pain For promised joy!”

Euthanasia • Euthanasia is the term used to refer to when someone kills another to end their suffering; it may also be referred to as a “mercy killing” • Was George’s shooting Lennie an example of euthanasia, or what his choice simply cruel?

Characters • Stock Characters is a term used to describe characters who are representative of a certain type of person in society (i.e. the “dumb jock” or “mean librarian.” • In the novella, Steinbeck has many characters who are used as both major characters but also stock characters, who help to highlight a societal problem/issue—highlighting an “ism” • Curley’s Wife = Never given a name! ____ism • Crooks= Black = _____ism • Lennie= Mentally Handicapped = Discriminated

Characters, continued • Be sure to review your character chart!! • Major characters: George, Lennie, Curley, Curley’s Wife… • Minor characters: Whit, Carlson…etc. • Protagonist: George, Lennie • Antagonist: Curley

Conflicts • Man v. Man conflicts • (external conflict) • Man v. Self conflicts • (internal conflict) • Man v. Society conflicts • (external conflict)

Allusion • A reference to something well known in literature or history. • There were allusions to: • Places in California • The Bible—How? • Cartoons we watched alluded to OMAM

Symbolism • A concrete thing (person or object) that is meant to represent an abstract idea or larger concept. • The rabbits = symbolic of what?

The American Dream • Many of the characters in the novel spoke of a dream they had—symbolic of the ‘American Dream’ • George & Lennie– farm & rabbits • Curley’s Wife—be in the movies • Did they accomplish their dreams? • Based on this, is Steinbeck saying the American Dream is possible or impossible to achieve?

For your test… • Review study guides to remember plot details • Review character chart • Multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short answers. • USE CORRECT MUGS ON SHORT ANSWERS!!!!!!!

Of Mice and Men

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