Model intro and conclusion

Question 1

Model intro

Hint:
J S __________. T t i __________, a p __________. I h y, __________, a b__________. T g h __________.

Answer 1

John Steinbeck’s 1937 novel, set in the wake of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men, explores the theme of __________. This theme is central to the novel as it drives the plot forward, and particularly affects the characters of W, X, Y (and Z). In his youth, John Steinbeck worked on ranches in California, and based his novel on this experience. This gives his exploration of this theme contemporary resonance and relevance.

Question 2

Model conclusion

Hint:
T t o ____, a i d ____, s a ______. S c _______(a d; a u) ______.

Answer 2

The theme of ________ is one of the most important in the novel, as it drives key plot points, such as X, Y, and Z. Steinbeck chose to write about __________ as he saw it as one of the most powerful (and dangerous; and uplifting) forces in 1930s American society.