JOHN
What century did Steinbeck live and write in?
20th century
Who is the old worker with a missing hand?
Candy
What theme is shown through Crooks’ character?
Loneliness and isolation (especially racial isolation)
Which two major crises influenced the setting of the book?
the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl
How come rabbits are able to spot predators from behind without turning their heads?
They possess nearly 360-degree vision. Rabbits are simply AMAZING!
What major prize did Steinbeck win in 1962?
Nobel Prize in Literature
Why is Curley' wife important to the plot?
Her lonelines / her actions lead to the climax (her death)
How is the idea of the American Dream presented in the novel?
Owning land / having independence / a better life , also something that is unachievable
What happened during the Wall Street Crash of 1929?
The stock market collapsed, causing people to lose money and triggering the Great Depression
Are rabbits ever happy alone ?!
No! They're very social & emotional creatures! They may even become depressed if kept alone :(
What is Steinbeck’s writing style often called (what does he focus on)?
Realism / social realism (lives of ordinary people)
What does Slim mean when he says to George, "You hadda, George. I swear you hadda"?
To reassure him that killing Lennie was the only merciful option.
Why is companionship presented as both powerful and fragile?
Companionship helps survive but doesn’t last
Why did many men travel from place to place looking for work during the Great Depression?
There were very few jobs, so workers had to migrate to find employment (like George and Lennie)
What is a "binky"?
an acrobatic, mid-air jump that rabbits perform to express pure joy and excitement
How did Steinbeck gain inspiration for Of Mice and Men (what experience influenced him)?
His experience working as a laborer / observing migrant workers
What was the name of the first ranch/farm that George and Lennie had to leave at the beginning?
Weed
How does the setting (the ranch) support the theme of isolation?
physical isolation = emotional isolation
What was the Dust Bowl?
A period of severe drought and dust storms that destroyed farms and forced people to leave their homes.
When are rabbits most active?
they have nocturnal habits and are most active at dawn and dusk
What happened to the first draft of Of Mice and Men? (hint: it has to do with Steinbeck's pet)
An early draft of John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men was eaten by his dog
Why does Curley wear a glove filled with Vaseline on one hand?
To keep it soft for his wife
What does Lennie’s love for animals suggest about his personality?
innocence
How does the historical context of the 1930s influence the characters’ dreams and relationships in the novel?
The crisis makes the American Dream harder to achieve, increases loneliness, and forces people to depend on each other for survival
What is Bad Bunny's first name?
Benito (Antonio Martínez Ocasio)