1. Of Mice and Men – Chapter 2
Lesson Objective: To identify and explain the use of literary techniques in Chapters 1 and 2

2. Anyone fancy a cup of TEA?
T – Technique
E – Example
A - Analysis

3. TECHNIQUE
EXAMPLE
ANALYSIS
“The sycamore limbs rustled under a little wind that died immediately” p25
The description makes the setting sound like it’s one of the characters
“the sun threw a bright dust-laden bar through one of the side windows and in and out of the beam flies shot like rushing stars
By using this technique Steinbeck shows that there is beauty in things which we normally consider to be ugly.
The prince of the ranch

4. Who is being described and identify the technique where possible
Hair hung in little rolled clusters, like sausages
Pale, blind old eyes
Tightly curled hair
Large and lean hands
Crazy bastard
Angry little man

5. Answer in full sentences with a quote and analysis to support
Do you think the men on the ranch find Curley’s wife attractive?
Does Lennie find her attractive?
Show examples of when she flirts with the men.
How can we make a link between Curley’s wife and the stable-buck?
Look at Steinbeck’s description of Slim, how do you think he wants the reader to respond to this character?
What do you predict the relationship will be like between Slim and George and Lennie?