Of Mice and Men correction
Groupwork 1. Write a presentation for all characters, including quotes (especially when first introduced). Advice = try and focus on words, the way characters are introduced. What they are described doing, saying, thinking. (eg, with Candy). 2. Write about the importance of nature, how it is represented, and when in the book. Use quotes. Nature is described in great detail, especially at the beginning of every section. Nature vs Culture ? 3. Using both the novel and the course, try and highlight the different themes explored in the novel. Possible other themes... a. Cycles, breaking predestination (Nature, Lennie keeps doing the same thing over and over, etc.) b. Is friendship possible ? a conflicting brotherhood ; inescapable oppositions ; everyone is lonely in the end ; clashing dreams (Lennie's dream of a ranch, George's dream of being on his own). c. American Dream, Americana in Of Mice and Men d. Freedom. Are the characters free ? Comm...