Of Mice and Men

Question 1

Connection of Robert Burns’ poem To a Mouse

Answer 1

“The best laid schemes of mice and men
Go often askew,” George = Men, Lennie = Mice
Their plan/dream went wrong, proving that the best laid schemes often go awry.

Question 2

George and Lennie’s Relationship

Answer 2

Father to Son. George takes care of the childlike Lennie.

Question 3

Similarities and Differences of George and Lennie

Answer 3

Differences: George - smart, small, weaker Lennie - mentally delayed, big, stronger
Similarities: Caring, Friendship

Question 4

Power of Dreams

Answer 4

Provide: Motivation and Comfort
Harm: Disappointment, Depression, Hopelessness

Question 5

Why does Steinbeck use slang and dialect?

Answer 5

To provide realistic quality to the story as well as emphasis emotions.

Question 6

Examples of Foreshadowing

Answer 6

1) Candy’s Dog’s Death/Lennie’s Death
2) “Seems like I can’t be gone for one minute,” In George’s absence something bad will happen.
3) Lennie accidentally killing the dog he pet softly. / Lennie accidentally killing Curley’s wife by petting her.
4) Girl in Weeds/ Curley’s Wife causes George and Lennie’s’ problems

Question 7

Each character desires friendship

Answer 7

Candy - acting friendly towards George and Lennie and wanting to be apart of the dream
Curley’s Wife - wanting to talk to someone
Crooks - secretly desiring others company