GCSE English Literature: Of Mice and Men

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This overview of the book "Of Mice and Men" for GCSE English Literature revision outlines the context, plot, character, themes and adaptation of the popular piece.
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Plot

Background

The story begins when George and Lennie prepare to arrive at a ranch to work. This ends in tragedy just four days later. The story is told in the third person so we are provided with a clear unbiased view of all characters.

Themes Lonliness Dreams

Chapter OverviewAn overview and synopsis of each chapter

QUIZ

Of Mice and Men: Exam Cheat Sheet

John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California in 1902. Although his family was wealthy, he was interested in the lives of the farm labourers and spent time working with them. He used his experiences as material for his writing. He wrote a number of novels about poor people who worked on the land and dreamed of a better life, including The Grapes of Wrath.

Characters Lennie George Slim Candy Crooks Curley Curleys Wife

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