Revision Quiz - Short answer questions
- What was the Great Depression? (When, where, what, how, who)
- What is the "American Dream" in the context of Steinbeck's novel?
- What social commentary is Steinbeck making about rural America in the 1930's?
- Why is the loneliness presented by Steinbeck so corrosive? Why is loneliness a negative attribute and why is companionship the cure for it?
- What social commentary is Steinbeck making about the more vulnerable members of society? (who, why, how)
Week 4: Friday's Class 15th - Listen to class, read notes below.
SEXY Planning Practise - 5 mins
Candy’s Dog
Reading until: ‘The men looked quickly at the old man. Every man turned toward him.’
Candy’s Dog
In the world Of Mice and Men describes, Candy’s dog represents the fate awaiting anyone who has outlived his or her purpose. Once a fine sheepdog, useful on the ranch, Candy’s mutt is now debilitated by age. Candy’s sentimental attachment to the animal—his plea that Carlson let the dog live for no other reason than that Candy raised it from a puppy—means nothing at all on the ranch. Although Carlson promises to kill the dog painlessly, his insistence that the old animal must die supports a cruel natural law that the strong will dispose of the weak. Candy internalises this lesson, for he fears that he himself is nearing an age when he will no longer be useful at the ranch, and therefore no longer welcome. This is why he jumps at the chance to join the "dream farm" with Lennie and George. He will have a purpose and his own 'stake' which no one can turn him out from. He will have companionship and work - but for their benefit and profit, rather than others. He will gain safety and protection in his old age - no one will take him out the back and shoot him. (Sparknotes)
Exploring Slim
•Read from the start of the chapter until: ‘Well – let him.
He ain’t doing no harm out there.’
How does the information we learn in this chapter (3) add to our understanding of the pervasive theme of loneliness?
What happens to lonely men and why?
Write a paragraph to explain why (global reasons - link to wider context) all of these men are lonely and how this changes them.
- Q 3
- Choose theme (effects of loneliness/ friendship/ American Dream)
- Create SEXY Essay plan
- Q4
- Choose setting (Ranch in Soledad)
- choose theme (loneliness)
- Create SEXY Plan
Candy’s Dog
Reading until: ‘The men looked quickly at the old man. Every man turned toward him.’
- What similarities are there between Lennie and George and Candy and his dog?
- What does this incident suggest about the empathy (Understanding) of the other characters?
- How do you think the men’s attitude towards Candy’s dog has been influenced by their lonely lifestyle?
- Should Candy have shot his own dog, if it had to be put down?
Candy’s Dog
In the world Of Mice and Men describes, Candy’s dog represents the fate awaiting anyone who has outlived his or her purpose. Once a fine sheepdog, useful on the ranch, Candy’s mutt is now debilitated by age. Candy’s sentimental attachment to the animal—his plea that Carlson let the dog live for no other reason than that Candy raised it from a puppy—means nothing at all on the ranch. Although Carlson promises to kill the dog painlessly, his insistence that the old animal must die supports a cruel natural law that the strong will dispose of the weak. Candy internalises this lesson, for he fears that he himself is nearing an age when he will no longer be useful at the ranch, and therefore no longer welcome. This is why he jumps at the chance to join the "dream farm" with Lennie and George. He will have a purpose and his own 'stake' which no one can turn him out from. He will have companionship and work - but for their benefit and profit, rather than others. He will gain safety and protection in his old age - no one will take him out the back and shoot him. (Sparknotes)
Exploring Slim
•Read from the start of the chapter until: ‘Well – let him.
He ain’t doing no harm out there.’
- What is Slim like?
- What do we learn about him and his understanding of the world they live in?
- Is Slim lonely?
- How is he different/ similar from the others on the ranch?
- What sets him apart?
How does the information we learn in this chapter (3) add to our understanding of the pervasive theme of loneliness?
What happens to lonely men and why?
Write a paragraph to explain why (global reasons - link to wider context) all of these men are lonely and how this changes them.
NZQA A.S. 90849 Information - Extended Written Text - External Exam
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PDF of the Novel
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Chapter 1; page 1-18
1. What impression of the setting is created during the opening of the novel?
2. How is the atmosphere changed by the entry of George and Lennie?
3. To read closely and carefully in order to form judgements of characters
George:
Lennie:
Sexy Paragraphs
Q: What impression of the setting is created during the opening of the novel and how is the atmosphere changed by the entry of George and Lennie?
Statement: The setting that Steinbeck creates in the beginning of the novel “Of Mice and Men” is an idyllic campsite beside a river. This picturesque scene is thoroughly disturbed by the entrance of George and Lennie.
Explain: (describe how Steinbeck describes it)
Example: (G and L are described as ‘animals’ coming to drink at the pool etc etc, quote)
You Add: This idyllic setting is set up purposefully by Steinbeck as a recurring metaphor throughout the narrative. Each time George and Lennie arrive, their presence disturbs the peace, just as the idyllic setting of the pool is disturbed.
Q: What impression of the setting is created during the opening of the novel and how is the atmosphere changed by the entry of George and Lennie?
Statement: The setting that Steinbeck creates in the beginning of the novel “Of Mice and Men” is an idyllic campsite beside a river. This picturesque scene is thoroughly disturbed by the entrance of George and Lennie.
Explain: (describe how Steinbeck describes it)
Example: (G and L are described as ‘animals’ coming to drink at the pool etc etc, quote)
You Add: This idyllic setting is set up purposefully by Steinbeck as a recurring metaphor throughout the narrative. Each time George and Lennie arrive, their presence disturbs the peace, just as the idyllic setting of the pool is disturbed.
Character Info:
George Lennie
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The Novel - Background/ Historical Setting
1. What was the Great Depression?
2. Discuss all the different/ interesting things you notice about George and Lennie? Life of drifters?
3. What was life like for the wealthy at this time?
4. What was life like to be a person with disabilities or special needs?
1. What was the Great Depression?
2. Discuss all the different/ interesting things you notice about George and Lennie? Life of drifters?
3. What was life like for the wealthy at this time?
4. What was life like to be a person with disabilities or special needs?