Of mice and men (after John Steinbeck)

1. Complete the summary of the novel filling in the gaps:

“Of Mice and Men” in the story of two brothers, George and Lennie Small, who ….. during the depression era. George is a …………………………. young man who has taken responsibility for the care of Lennie, who is ………………….. . George does his best to keep Lennie out of trouble, but ……………….. and finally ……………………. .

2. There is a certain poetic quality to Steinbeck’s prose. He makes strong use of rhythm and repetition. What is the recurring motif (refrain) in the novel/ movie? What does it add to the message of the author?

3. How can the title “Of Mice and Men” be interpreted?

Of mice and men (after John Steinbeck)

1. Complete the summary of the novel filling in the gaps:

“Of Mice and Men” in the story of two brothers, George and Lennie Small, who ….. during the depression era. George is a …………………………. young man who has taken responsibility for the care of Lennie, who is ………………….. . George does his best to keep Lennie out of trouble, but ……………….. and finally ……………………. .

2. There is a certain poetic quality to Steinbeck’s prose. He makes strong use of rhythm and repetition. What is the recurring motif (refrain) in the novel/ movie? What does it add to the message of the author?

3. How can the title “Of Mice and Men” be interpreted?