Of Mice & Men Flashcards
Define Nomadic
Someone who wanders, doesn’t settle down, lives the life of a nomad.
Define Contexts
the circumstances that form the setting for an event,
statement, or idea
Who wrote “Of Mice & Men”?
John Steinbeck
How many people were
estimated to be
unemployed during the
Great Depression?
13-15 million people
Many people ended up
living in cardboard
shantytowns. What were
they called?
Hoovervilles
What was the Dust
Bowl?
A series of droughts and dust storms that swept across America.
Where did many farmers
migrate to as a result of
the Dust Bowl?
California
Why was work difficult to find in California?
So many people moving meant many people fighting over a scarce amount of jobs.
What is mood in writing?
the general feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates within the reader.
What is tone in writing?
The speaker’s or narrator’s attitude towards the subject.
What is an archetype?
A typical example of something, a cliche.
Why does Lennie keep a dead mouse in his pocket?
Lennie likes to pet things, especially mice and rabbits.
What did Lennie do in Weed?
Lennie tried to touch a girl’s dress to see what it felt like and the girl thought he was trying to touch her so she started screaming and Lennie and George were chased out by the police.
Why does George lead the way?
George is the leader between himself and Lennie. Lennie does anything George askes him to.
What is a migrant?
A person who moves
from one place to
another, especially to
find work or better living
conditions.
