Of Mice and Men
Context…
All: be able to show familiarity with the
purpose
of a text and the
impact
on
readers
Most: be able to show understanding of the
writer’s
attitudes
Some: be able to show insight into the
implications
and
relevance
of the text
Title
: Of Mice & Men
Name:
John Steinbeck
Dates:
1902 – 1968
Career:
Steinbeck was born in Salinas,
California, and many of his novels are set in
this part of America. Before his career as a
writer began, Steinbeck worked as a
construction labourer
and a
caretaker
.
His first novel
Cup of Gold
was published in
1929.
Of Mice and Men
was published in
1937. His most famous novel,
The Grapes of
Wrath
came out in 1939. Many of his books,
such as
East of Eden
also became films. In
1962 John Steinbeck was awarded the
prestigious Nobel Prize for Literature.
Title
: Of Mice & Men
The Grapes of Wrath
deals with a group of people
known as the
‘Okies’.
These were migrant workers
who left the
dust bowl
of Oklahoma when their
crops failed. They travelled to California, in search
of work and
‘the American Dream’,
the hope of a
bright new future in the West.
The Okies were badly treated, and many of them
died on the journey, or starved to death after
arriving in California, the ‘land of plenty’. John
Steinbeck was deeply affected by their plight.
Much of his work deals with the
poor treatment
of
such workers, and the way that
society mistreats
its poorest people.
Title
: Of Mice & Men
Title: Of Mice & Men
LO: what is the context of our novel?
The Great Depression: Task
•
Make notes on the
context
, ready for a quiz.
Title: Of Mice & Men
LO: what is the context of our novel?
The Great Depression Quiz
1. What years are we talking about?
2. What happened in 1929 that devastated the US stock
market?
3. How many banks went out of business?
4. How many savings accounts vanished?
5. How many businesses went bankrupt?
6. How many people were unemployed?
7. How many schools were closed?
8. Admissions to mental hospitals went up by what percent?
9. How many men became homeless? 2
10. Suicides went up by what percent?
11. What caused the crops to die?
12.What storms caused havoc?
Of Mice and Men
Title:
What was the American
Dream?
Starter:
What do you remember
about the Great Depression from
yesterday? Draw a spider diagram
and write notes.
Themes in ‘Of Mice and Men’
The American Dream
The American Dream
:
Everyone has a dream to
strive for. The poor ranch
hands wish to be their own
What is the American Dream?
The term was first used by
James Truslow
Adams
in his book
The Epic of America
which
was written in 1931. He states:
"The American Dream is "that dream of a land
in which life should be better and richer and
fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each
according to ability or achievement. It is not a
dream of motor cars and high wages, but a
dream of social order in which each man and
each woman shall be able to achieve the
fullest stature of which they are capable of,
and be recognized by others for what they are,
regardless of the circumstances of birth or
Is the American dream possible in
the historical context of the
Themes in ‘Of Mice and Men’
The American Dream
…Read ‘the dream’ section
TASK:
Draw a table and to show the
contrast between the reality of their
lives their ‘American dream’
Their perfect world is one of
independence
. Workers like Lennie
and George have
no family
,
no
home
, and very little control over
their lives.
They have to do what the boss tells
them and they have little to show for
it. They only own what they can carry.
George and Lennie have a dream, even
before they arrive at their new job on the
ranch, to make enough money to live "off
the fat of the land" and be their own
bosses. Lennie will be permitted, then, to
tend the rabbits.
Crook
s
Crooks
Candy
‘To a Mouse’ By Robert Burns
Controlled Assessment
Preparation
Starter
List as many similarities and differences
between
men
and
mice
that you
can think of.
Title: What is the significance
The poem…
–
Steinbeck was inspired by this poem and
used a line from the poem as his title for
the novel.
‘To a Mouse’ By Robert Burns
Match the summary sentences to
the stanzas of the poem…
1. The mouse needs to build a new house as the winter
is coming and he needs a safe place to hibernate
.
2. The narrator comments on the fact that the mouse is not
the only living creature that has planned something that
has later gone wrong.
3. A mouse is scared of the loud, frightful noises he
can hear.
4. The narrator is fearful of what the future holds for him.
5. The narrator apologises for the way he has ‘interrupted’ the mouse’s world.
6. The mouse’s next is destroyed and he has no-where to live during the harsh winter months.
7. The narrator understands that a mouse may have to steal some of the crops in a field, but this is only in order to
survive and does not really harm anyone.
8. The mouse was clever to forward plan the building of his new nest as the weather is about to change.
In light of the poem, answer these
two questions.
–
In what ways are the mouse and
man similar?
–
How does the idea in this poem link
How does Burns show his
view that dreams are
worthless?
TASK: Using lines 38 and 39, write a
PEEL
How does Burns show his view
that dreams are worthless?
In ‘To a mouse’, Robert Burns views
dreams as worthless, for example,
‘
The best laid plans o’ mice and
men gang aft agley’.
This shows
that it doesn’t matter how carefully
the mouse planned/dreamed for his
hibernation he could not prevent
the hand of fate from ruining it.
This emphasises Burns’ view that
dreams are a foolish waste of time.
Uses key wordsfrom the question in the Point.
Quotation
On your own, think about these
questions….
1. Are dreams important even if they
don’t come true?
Of Mice and Men-
Plot
Title
:
Of Mice and Men
– Plot review and recap
STARTER
:
Turn to the opening pages
of your resource book and begin
filling in the mind maps considering
themes
.
You will need to
add to these
mind maps as
we watch the
DVD
Make notes on Crooks and Curley’s Wife as you
watch.
How does Steinbeck comment on American society
through these characters?
(Think about the work we did
on context and the American Dream).
Draw the table below to complete as you watch.
There will be a ‘no hands up’ quiz after the DVD
– 3 strikes and you are out.
Plenary Quiz – Ch.1
Plot summary (Section One)
Copy and complete the summary by filling in the
blanks.
Two men called George and __________ make their way
down to a clearing beside the __________ River near the
town of __________ in __________. They are heading to a
nearby __________ to find work. Lennie has a dead
__________, which he likes to stroke, in his __________, but
George makes him __________ it away. They warm some
__________ on a fire for __________ and Lennie asks
__________ to tell him about the house and land they are
going to__________ one day.
mouse town California Lennie throw hide supper
George ranch Oklahoma beans pocket own
Plenary Quiz – Ch.2
Plot summary (Section Two)
Complete the summary by filling in the blanks
.
George and Lennie __________ at the __________
where an old __________ shows them their
__________. They meet the __________, who
__________George about Lennie.
The swamper comes back with his __________. They
meet the __________ son, whose name is __________.
They also __________ a man called __________, whose
dog has just had some __________. Curley's new
__________ comes in, looking for her husband.
boss rooms beds arrive boss’s puppies meet Slim
questions girlfriend Curley dog wife swamper
Plenary Quiz – Ch.3
Plot summary (Section Three)
Complete the summary by filling in the blanks.
George and __________ sit in the bunk house. George tells Slim about his __________ with Lennie and explains __________ they had to leave __________. Lennie arrives, __________ the puppy Slim has given him. __________ makes him take it back to the barn.
Candy and Carlson come in. __________ tells Candy he ought to shoot his old dog. __________ Candy agrees. Carlson takes the dog away. Slim goes to __________ an injured mule. The rest of the men start talking about __________. Then Curley appears, looking for his wife. __________ of Slim, he rushes out to the barn. Some of the others __________, leaving George and Lennie __________ with Candy. George and Lennie talk about their __________ of the farm, and Candy offers to __________ his savings if they let him join them.
The other men return. _________ and Slim are __________. Curley turns on Lennie, who __________ his hand. Slim tells Carlson to get Curley to a __________. Curley agrees to say he caught his hand in a machine.
George Curley Weed Slim Carlson Suspicious doctor tend cuddling pool Eventually Soledad shoot
You are going to be shown a series
of images. Tell me what each
scene still represents in the plot.
Of Mice and Men-
Plot
Title
:
Themes Recap and Revision
gingham emphasis frantic monotonou s belligeren t retortWild with fear
Hostile and aggressive
Flat and dull
To answer back sharply, angrily or cheekily
White checked cotton cloth
Stress placed on a word to show importance
VOCAB ANSWERS
gingham emphasis frantic monotonou s belligeren t retortWild with fear
Hostile and aggressive
Flat and dull
To answer back sharply, angrily or cheekily
White checked cotton cloth
Group Work
–
The American
Dream
–
Discrimination
–
Hardship
–
Loneliness
–
Friendship
Key Themes
TASK: Using your grids...
1. List the characters that are linked to
your theme
2. Quote – find a quote which highlights
this theme. E.g:
The American Dream
– George and Lennie
3. Discuss the theme and its
Themes
TASK:
Complete the 3 remaining mind
maps in your booklet.
Of Mice and Men- Curley’s
Wife
Title:
Curley’s
Wife
STARTER
We know more about Steinbeck’s feelings towards
Curley’s wife than we do about any other character.
He wrote to the first actress to play her and explained his
feelings towards the character.
Read the letter – how does this change your view
of the character?
STARTER
We know more about Steinbeck’s feelings towards
Curley’s wife than we do about any other character.
He wrote to the first actress to play her and explained his
feelings towards the character.
Read the letter – how does this change your view
of the character?
Learning Objectives
•
What does the reader learn about Curley’s
wife’s character?
•
How does Steinbeck use Curley’s wife’s
attitude and behaviour to reveal her
character?
•
How does Curley’s wife link to the themes of
Of Mice and
Men-Curley’s Wife continued
STARTER
Finish annotating the extract on
Curley’s Wife from
Ch.5 ‘Curley’s
Wife’s Dream’
and complete the
...what’s in a name?
Why does Curley’s Wife have no name?
Steinbeck provides no name for Curley’s
Wife. This helps create the impression of
her as someone with no individual
Look back at the first introduction
to Curley’s Wife (Chapter 2) and
complete the PEEL chain table in
For example...
Point Evidence Explanation Link
Curley’s wife’s body language is deliberately provocative when she leans…
‘so that her body was thrown forward,’
This suggestive posture reveals her need to be noticed by the men.
What George’s feelings about her?
Why is she in the bunkhouse?
How does she talk to the men?
What does her provocative body language show?
What does her appearance suggest about how she
would like to live Why is she incongruous
on a working ranch? What does her appearance
reveal about her?
Curley’s wife Chapter 2
Use the questions below to complete the PEEL chain
table.
Of Mice and Men
Controlled Assessment Preparation lesson
8
Title:
Presentations of Curley’s Wife
How does this quote link to the theme of
dreams? Copy and complete the following…
“Although there was evening brightness showing
through the windows of the bunkhouse, inside it
was dusk”.
Learning
Objectives
How does Steinbeck use light and
dark to help present Curley’s Wife?
How does Steinbeck use language to
change the tone and atmosphere of
Light and Dark
When Curley’s Wife first appears in
the bunkhouse (Ch.2 p.53), both
Lennie and George notice that the
rectangle of sunshine in the doorway
is cut off, for example……….
Light and Dark
After Curley’s Wife has died (ch.5
p129):
‘the sun streaks were high on
the wall by now, and the light was
growing soft in the barn.’
A change in
atmosphere…
Read Ch.4 from p.109…
‘Any of you boys seen Curley?’
Answer the following questions:
1. How does she change the atmosphere?
2. What does this show about their ‘dream’?
3. What element of the poem ‘To a Mouse’
does this represent?
Homework
How does Steinbeck present Curley’s
Wife in a positive light?
–
Use a PEEL chain to answer the
question.
–
Use your redeeming features worksheet
to help you.
PEEL CHAIN
What are George’s feelings about her?
Why is she in the bunkhouse?
How does she talk to the men?
What does her provocative body language show?
What does her appearance suggest about how she
would like to live Why is she incongruous
on a working ranch? What does her appearance
reveal about her?
Curley’s wife Chapter 2
Of Mice and Men
Title:
Planning an essay
STARTER:
Read through the revision notes on
Band Read and understand texts, selecting
material appropriate to purpose. Develop and sustain interpretations of writers’ ideas and perspectives.
0 marks Nothing written, or what is written is totally irrelevant to text/not worthy of credit.
Band 1
1-7 marks Candidates: make limited attempt to respond to whole texts; can identify in a limited way some aspects of content, characters or situation and will
rely on narrative.
Candidates: show limited response to the main events of the whole text; show limited awareness of explicit meanings and ideas and significant features of characters.
Band 2 8-15 marks
Candidates: make some attempt to respond to texts; can identify some aspects of content, characters or situation, but may still rely on narrative.
Candidates: show response to
significant characters, relationships and main events;
show awareness of explicit
meanings and ideas and significant features of characters.
Band 3
16-23 marks Candidates: can describe the main ideas and themes; make a personal response;
begin to select relevant and apt detail; begin to probe the sub-text.
Candidates: refer to specific aspects or details when justifying their views; show basic awareness of how texts achieve their effects through the writers’ use of language.
Band 4
24-31 marks Candidates: can understand and demonstrate how meaning and information are conveyed in texts;select and evaluate textual details appropriately;
probe texts confidently.
Candidates: make personal and critical responses, referring to specific aspects of language, grammar and structure to justify their views; convey ideas clearly and appropriately.
Band 5 32-40 marks
Candidates: make cogent and critical responses; choose textual references carefully and are able to comment fully on the significance of particular words, phrases and stylistic features; make subtle and discriminating links.
Candidates: show originality of analysis and interpretation when evaluating patterns and details of words and images; are able to evaluate and comment on characters/relationships and attitudes/motives; at the highest level, consistently handle texts with confidence, have an overview and convey ideas cogently and make assured analysis of stylistic features.
Mock Question
Examine the characterisation of
Curley’s Wife in the novel
Of Mice
and Men.
Use close textual analysis in your
answer.
Planning
–
Introduction:
(Link to question and context)
Curley’s Wife is characterised as both ...
–
Paragraph 1:
–
Paragraph 2:
–
Paragraph 3:
–
Paragraph 4:
–
Conclusion:
By characterising Curley’s Wife
as ... Steinbeck comments on 1930s
American society...
Quotes or specific references to events needed
throughout
– Introduction: (Link to question and context)Curley’s Wife is
characterised as both ...
– Point 1: Steinbeck forewarns the reader by having Candy
warn George about Curley’s Wife. Refer to Candy’s first meeting with George.
– Point 2: Steinbeck describes her in physical terms that
emphasis her sexual attractiveness and her use of this to tease men.
– Point 3: Curley’s Wife can be cruel, willing to misuse her
power. Refer to what happens in Crooks room.
– Point 4: She is also shown as a vulnerable victim. Refer to
the final description of her lying dead in the barn.
– Point 5: Curley’s Wife had dreams of being an actress. Steinbeck creates sympathy for her by revealing her lost dreams. Refer to her discussion with Lennie.
– Conclusion: By characterising Curley’s Wife as ... Steinbeck
Make sure you use
P
E
E
L
chains to answer the question
For example…
POINT:
The other men treat Crooks really badly.
EVIDENCE:
Candy comments that ‘Smitty took
after the nigger ... We had fun’.
EXPLANATION:
This implies that Crooks was
beaten as a form of entertainment for the other
men. The use of the word ‘nigger’ is a racist term
that shows lack of respect and proves that the men
view Crooks as inferior.
Mock Question: Examine the
characterisation of Curley’s Wife
in the novel
Of Mice and Men
.
Use close textual analysis in
your answer.
Sentence starter
Curley’s Wife is characterised as both …
Success Criteria:
1. Make sure you use quotes to back up points you make.
2. Analyse Steinbeck's use of language, grammar and structure. 3. Discuss what Steinbeck shows us (not just what he tells us)
reading between the lines.
4. Make links to the themes in the novel e.g. CW links to the theme of the American Dream/ loneliness/ segregation.
Homework (see FROG) due Tuesday
2
nd
October
To revise the presentation of Curley's Wife in
preparation for the CA next week.
•
TASK 1:
Draw a picture of Curley's Wife and
label it with 6 quotes from the book. (Use
your extract booklet to find quotes).
•
TASK 2
: Pick one quote and write a PEEL
Begin Planning...
•
Use the remainder of this lesson to plan a response
•
Brainstorm your key points and ensure you find quotes!
•
Your practice response will be marked!
•
This will help you prepare for your controlled assessment.
Next lesson
•
You will be given next lesson to write your response
•
You will be able to ask questions and I can give you written
feedback – this cannot happen when your planning for
your controlled assessment so use this opportunity!
Of Mice and Men
Controlled Assessment Preparation lesson
10
Mock Controlled Assessment
Examine the characterisation of
Curley’s Wife in the novel
Of Mice
and Men.
Planning
–
Introduction:
(Link to question and context)
Curley’s Wife is characterised as both ...
–
Paragraph 1:
–
Paragraph 2:
–
Paragraph 3:
–
Paragraph 4:
–
Conclusion:
By characterising Curley’s Wife
as ... Steinbeck comments on 1930s
American society...
Quotes or specific references to events needed
throughout
– Introduction: (Link to question and context)Curley’s Wife is
characterised as both ...
– Point 1: Steinbeck forewarns the reader by having Candy
warn George about Curley’s Wife. Refer to Candy’s first meeting with George.
– Point 2: Steinbeck describes her in physical terms that
emphasis her sexual attractiveness and her use of this to tease men.
– Point 3: Curley’s Wife can be cruel, willing to misuse her
power. Refer to what happens in Crooks room.
– Point 4: She is also shown as a vulnerable victim. Refer to
the final description of her lying dead in the barn.
– Point 5: Curley’s Wife had dreams of being an actress. Steinbeck creates sympathy for her by revealing her lost dreams. Refer to her discussion with Lennie.
– Conclusion: By characterising Curley’s Wife as ... Steinbeck
Make sure you use
P
E
E
L
chains to answer the question
For example…
POINT:
The other men treat Crooks really badly.
EVIDENCE:
Candy comments that ‘Smitty took
after the nigger ... We had fun’.
EXPLANATION:
This implies that Crooks was
beaten as a form of entertainment for the other
men. The use of the word ‘nigger’ is a racist term
that shows lack of respect and proves that the men
view Crooks as inferior.
Mock Question: Examine the
characterisation of Curley’s Wife
in the novel
Of Mice and Men
.
Use close textual analysis in
your answer.
Sentence starter
Curley’s Wife is characterised as both …
Success Criteria:
1. Make sure you use quotes to back up points you make.
2. Analyse Steinbeck's use of language, grammar and structure. 3. Discuss what Steinbeck shows us (not just what he tells us)
reading between the lines.
4. Make links to the themes in the novel e.g. CW links to the theme of the American Dream/ loneliness/ segregation.
Homework (see FROG) due Tuesday
2
nd
October
To revise the presentation of Curley's Wife in
preparation for the CA next week.
•
TASK 1:
Draw a picture of Curley's Wife and
label it with 6 quotes from the book. (Use
your extract booklet to find quotes).
•
TASK 2
: Pick one quote and write a PEEL
Of Mice and Men
Controlled Assessment Preparation
lesson 11 Curley’s Wife as Victim and
Mock Question: Examine the
characterisation of Curley’s Wife
in the novel
Of Mice and Men
.
Use close textual analysis in
your answer.
Sentence starter
Curley’s Wife is characterised as both …
Success Criteria:
1. Make sure you use quotes to back up points you make.
2. Analyse Steinbeck's use of language, grammar and structure. 3. Discuss what Steinbeck shows us (not just what he tells us)
reading between the lines.
4. Make links to the themes in the novel e.g. CW links to the theme of the American Dream/ loneliness/ segregation.
Title:
Curley’s Wife as Victim and
Sinner
Look at your homework. What
quotes did you find the
support Curley’s Wife as…
Title:
Curley’s Wife – the victim or
sinner?
After Lennie kills Curley’s Wife,
Steinbeck describes her in detail to show
how different she looks. Her innocent
and helpless side is emphasised.
TASKS:
–
Add arrows to link the boxes to the text.
–
Then complete the table on the opposite
Useful Quotes
Complete the worksheet looking at Curley’s
Wife’s two contrasting sides
.
Of Mice and Men
Controlled Assessment Preparation lesson 13
Today’s Lesson
• You will get the real question. • We will discuss the notes page.
• You will begin planning.
Notes Page
When Controlled Assessment
The notes may include any information that
the student may find helpful when attempting
the assignment.
For example, the notes may contain:
–
The exact title of the task
–
Page references for particular
scenes/chapters or significant sections
of the text
–
Key quotations
–
Lists of characters
–
General notes on approaches
Plan
1. Look at how Calpurnia is first presented- Scout’s view- biased. Calpurnia a disciplinarian.
2. Think a bout how Calpurnia has helped Scout- writing. 3. Walter Cunningham- more lessons in manners.
4. Looks after children- dog incident- protective
5. Changing relationship with Scout- when Jem becomes more grown up. Closer to her and more gentle- sympathetic to her situation. 6. Look at how she is seen in her own community (church
visit)-respected and literate. Highly regarded and upright. Surprise to Scout.
7. Care of the children in the church- what it says about her that she takes them.
8. Aunt Alexandra’s view- not suitable to bring up the children.
Atticus’s view about Calpurnia and the way he values her equally, not as an inferior.
9. The dignity of Calpurnia when hearing of Tom’s death. 10.How she helps Helen Robinson.
Opening
When we first meet Calpurnia in the first chapter of
the book, Scout only mentions her unpleasant
characteristics. Scout obviously resents the
authority Calpurnia has over her and she points out
her features in negative language: ‘She was all
angles and bones…her hand was as wide as a bed
slat and twice as hard.’ At this stage in the book,
Scout does not like Calpurnia but when reading
these lines we are aware that Scout is simply
recounting the feelings of a small girl and our more
adult eyes probably side with Calpurnia in feeling
that the little girl needs a firm hand to keep her in
order. This hand Calpurnia provides. This ironic
Page references
•
First appearance: Page 11
•
Writing: Page 24
•
Walter Cunningham: Page 30
•
Mad dog: Page 98
•
Jem growing up: Page 121
•
Church: page 123
•
Aunt Alexandra’s view: Page 142
•
Courtroom: 212
Key quotations
•
Calpurnia always won, mainly because Atticus always took
her side. (Page12)
•
In Calpurnia’s teaching, there was no sentimentality. (Page
25)
•
‘Yo’ folks might be better’n the Cunninghams but it don’t
count for nothin’ the way you’re disgracing ‘em.’ (Page 30
•
Calpurnia stared, then grabbed us by the shoulders and ran
us home. (Page 99)
•
‘I don’t want anybody sayin’ I don’t look after my children.’
(Page 123)
•
That Calpurnia led a modest double life never dawned on
me.’ Page 131)
•
‘She tried to bring up according to her lights and Cal’s
Remember:
•
Prove what you say by reference to the text.
•
Keep the quotations short.
•
Look at the way the author uses the language-
word choices etc.
•
Don’t tell the story.
•
Think about the way Calpurnia reacts to other
people and what other people
•
think of her.
•
Remember that Scout tells the story and we see
Calpurnia through her eyes.
The Question….
QUESTION (CHARACTE R) Introduction-Link character to question and context Relationship with other Characters (What do they say about her?)
Body language and appearance Attitudes & Behaviour Themes Language / motifs Conclusion
Character
Quotes or specific references to
events needed throughout
Of Mice and Men
Lesson 14 - Controlled Assessment Preparation
Hand back drafts and continue planning notes
•
Drafts back
•
Discuss feedback (looking at how to
write a good introduction and
conclusion).
•
Continue Planning and begin your notes
page.
Title:
How to write a strong
introduction and conclusion
Introductions
...should be a brief paragraph introducing
•
The title
•
Points you will discuss or argue
It should give the reader an insight into
what you wish to discuss but still
The first line
Your first line of your essay should start with the
essay title reworded to display your understanding of
the task.
Example
Title: How does our perception of Curley’s wife change throughout the story?
Example first line: Throughout the story “Of Mice and Men” our
perception of the character Curley’s wife changes.
The following words are used from the title to the first line:
Throughout the story “Of Mice and Men” our perception of the
character Curley’s wife changes.
Example
Title: How does our perception of Curley’s wife change throughout the story?
Example first line: Throughout the story “Of Mice and Men” our
perception of the character Curley’s wife changes.
The following words are used from the title to the first line:
Throughout the story “Of Mice and Men” our perception of the
character Curley’s wife changes.
Task
Using the following titles consider the first line of the
introduction
• How is Curley’s wife
presented? Do you find this portrayal a sympathetic one?
• Many of the characters in “Of Mice and Men” have dreams. How do their dreams hide their loneliness?
• Describe and discuss the
The first line needs to read something like
these…
How is Curley’s wife presented? Do you find this portrayal a sympathetic one?
The way Curley’s wife is presentation changes throughout the
story. There are times when the reader may feel sympathy for the character.
Many of the characters in “Of Mice and Men” have dreams. How do their dreams hide their loneliness?
Nearly all of the characters in “Of Mice and Men” have dreams. Their dreams show how they would like a better life. They also reveal their loneliness.
Describe and discuss the relationship between George and Lennie.
The relationship between George and Lennie is shown as a complicated relationship.
The rest of the introduction
The rest of the introduction needs to introduce
the points you will discuss throughout the essay.
First line: Throughout the story “Of Mice and Men” our perception of the character Curley’s wife changes.
Rest of introduction:
At the start Curley’s wife is portrayed in a negative way. For example as a flirt who wears a lot of make-up.
Throughout the story we are given different views of her, some of which lead us to perceive her differently than first thought.
Now write the rest of the introduction for these titles:
• How is Curley’s wife presented? Do you find this portrayal a
sympathetic one?
How is Curley’s wife presented? Do you find this portrayal a sympathetic one?
The way Curley’s wife is presentation changes throughout the story. There are times when the reader may feel sympathy for the
character. Steinbeck shows Curley’s wife as nothing but trouble from the start. However by the end we see the portrayal of this character in a different light.
Many of the characters in “Of Mice and Men” have dreams. How
do their dreams hide their loneliness?
Nearly all of the characters in “Of Mice and Men” have dreams. Their dreams show how they would like a better life. They act as a cover to their loneliness. Loneliness and dreams are a reoccurring theme
throughout the story. There are times when they bring characters together and times when they can destroy them.
How to write a conclusion
You have already done the
hard part ... This bit is easy!! The conclusion is a reflection of your
introduction. This means rewriting your introduction in a way that summarises all the points.
The conclusion is a reflection of your introduction. This means rewriting your introduction in a way that summarises all the points.
You start a conclusion the same way you started the introduction with the
title
.You start a conclusion the same way you started the introduction with the
title
.Example: How does our perception of Curley’s wife change throughout the story?
In conclusion our perception of Curley’s wife changes throughout the
story. At first we see her as trouble who flirts with the other ranch hands. As the story goes forward Steinbeck shows how she also is unhappy with her life. It also shows her to be just as vulnerable as other characters. She shares her dreams, which also shows her loneliness. Therefore Curley’s wife is just as lonely as the other characters.
Consider the conclusion for this question:
How is Curley’s wife presented? Do you find this portrayal aAnswer
How is Curley’s wife presented? Do you find this portrayal a
sympathetic one?
In conclusion the way Curley’s wife is presentation changes
throughout the story. At first Steinbeck presents Curley’s wife as trouble to the other ranch hands. This is through her
Of Mice and Men
Controlled Assessment Preparation
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Of Mice and Men
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