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Of Mice and Men - Social, Cultural and Historical Context

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Progress List

  • Identify key historical events that led up to the writing of 'Of Mice and Men'
  • Evaluate how these historical events had an effect on society and culture ( the way people felt and acted)
  • Evaluate how selected quotes reflect the social, cultural and historical context of the time

Where do we see the evidence of these effects (feelings/actions) in Of Mice and Men?

'A' Grade Skill

What words/phrases really prove the effects of the historical events?

‘Lennie sat down on the ground and hung his head dejectedly.’

‘“Whatever we ain’t got that’s what you want. God a’mighty…”’

‘George stared morosely at the water.’

‘George knelt beside the pool and drank from his hand with quick scoops.’

‘“…he…just quit…the way a guy will.”’

‘“I ain’t so sure,” said George sceptically.’

‘“Tonight I’m gunna lay right here and look up. I like it here.”’

It is evident that the historical event _______ created a sense of ____ when Steinbeck writes "_____"

How did these events in history affect the society and culture (the way people felt and the actions of people)?

feeling of mistrust in authority (do not trust people who have power)

Challenge: Timeline of Key Historical Events leading up to 1936

Manchester United 's History?

Through the quote "_____" Steinbeck clearly demonstrates that the historical event ______ had created a feeling of ______ within society.

How did the key historical event on your desk affect the way the club/fans felt and how they acted (their culture)?

Progress Criteria:

• Select exact words and phrases that link to loneliness

• Analyse how the words link to Crook’s loneliness

• Evaluate patterns in language that explore Crook’s loneliness

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