John Steinbeck "Of Mice and Men" - Study Guide and Examination Advice

INTRODUCTION

Our guides to the novella will develop your understanding of the key themes and character so you can be better prepared for your exam. There are practice essay titles and advice on how to analyse the writer’s methods.

CHARACTER GUIDES

Of Mice and Men - Candy Guide

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Candy

Curley squares up to Lennie in the bunkhouse

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Curley

Of Mice and Men - Curley's Wife Guide

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Curly’s Wife

THEME ANALYSIS

George and Lennie on the ranch

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Cruelty in “Of Mice and Men”

Of Mice and Men - Bunkhouse Analysis

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The Bleak Bunkhouse in Of Mice and Men

men working on the ranch

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The Dangerous Ranch

Curley's Wife stands at the door

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How Steinbeck “Frames” the Characters

Lennie and Curley fighting with their hands

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Hands Motif in “Of Mice and Men”

LANGUAGE AND IMAGERY

Of Mice and Men - Language Guide

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Steinbeck’s Language and Imagery

Introduction Since “Of Mice and Men” is a novel, most examinations will not require close ...

EXAM PREPARATION

Of Mice and Men Comprehension Exercises

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“Of Mice and Men” Comprehension Exercises

Introduction In this section, you can test your knowledge of John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and ...

Point Example Explanation - Steinbeck Example

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Point Example Explanation (2)

Introduction When you are responding to an essay question, the Point Example Explanation method is ...

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