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1 Welcome to the Of Mice And Men Literature Forum!

2 - Take notes - Communicate with each other - Participate! We will be walking around and asking people to share their answers with the group-Be ready! How does this forum work?

3 -Steinbeck was born in 1902. -He loved reading and writing at the age of 14. -He attended Stanford University. -He worked on California ranches with migrant workers. -Of Mice And Men was published in 1936. Author: John Steinbeck and His Background

4 Setting of the novel

5 The novel is set in Salinas Valley, where John Steinbeck was born.

6  Question and Answer!! Look at your note sheet and talk with your partner. Come up with an answer to the following questions! ◦What was the Great Depression? When did it happen? ◦What caused the Great Depression? The Great Depression... What the heck does it have to do with this book?

7 What was the Great Depression? The Great Depression (1929-39) was the longest-lasting economic downturn in the history of the U.S. In the United States, the Great Depression began soon after the stock market crash of October 1929. Over the next several years, consumer spending and investment dropped, causing steep declines in industrial output and rising levels of unemployment as failing companies laid off workers.

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10 Of Mice And Men Trailer

11 The novel has 3 main themes that we will explore. The American Dream Discrimination/Racism Friendship/Loneliness

12 Theme 1: The American Dream

13 Brainstorm with your partner! Why do people come to America today?

14 Here are some ideas! -freedom -better jobs -education -home ownership - opportunity

15 American Dream

16 Polleverywhere.com What percentage of Americans do you think achieve the American Dream?

17 While listening to the song “America,” by Neil Diamond, write down what you think the song means, stanza by stanza. Share your thoughts with your partner. You will be asked to share with the forum!

18 American Dream Neil Diamond- America

19 Neil Diamond’s song America

20 The song is a tribute to immigration in America. People from all over the world were welcome to seek opportunity. What is the meaning of the song?

21 Theme 2: Prejudice

22 This book was banned! Why?

23 Why is Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men considered a controversial book? Steinbeck's work opens doors to some of the darker issues of life — death, racism, sexism, false hopes, and the harshness of poverty.

24 The movie Finding Forrester provides an example of discrimination and racism.

25 What was the conflict in the previous clip?

26 Examples of prejudice in Of Mice And Men: - People with disabilities (mental and physical) - African Americans - Women

27 The movie 43 provides and example of prejudice/racism.

28 The movie Rain Man provides an example of discrimination.

29 Why doesn’t Charlie grow up with his brother, Raymond? Why is Raymond a hidden entity? Talk with your neighbor!

30 Theme 3: Friendship and Loneliness

31 Friendship Survey Take a moment and answer the questions provided.

32 How far would you go to protect your friends/family?

33 This clip is a silly example of friendship.

34 How was friendship portrayed in the previous clip?

35 Character quotes! Read the character quotes posted around the theater. Make an inference, using adjectives that would best describe each character.

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