Thursday, February 13, 2014

Of Mice and Men, Character Review and Ch. 5

In a group of no more than four, choose one of the following characters from the novel:

  • George
  • Lennie
  • Slim
  • Curley
  • Curley's Wife
  • Carlson
  • Candy
  • Crooks

On the poster provided,
·         Write your character’s name very large at the top.
·         draw a large picture of your character
o   It should be in color.
o   Use Steinbeck’s character descriptions to inform your choice of clothing.
·         Choose two quotes from the book, either by or about your character, that you feel best describes him/her.
o   Write the quotes next to your character.
o   Include page numbers in parentheses.
·         Choose the two themes from the list below that you feel best describe your character. Write these next to your character (opposite the quotes) and include an explanation why. Themes:
o   The American Dream
o   Loneliness
o   Friendship
o   Innocence
o   Discrimination
o   The Predatory Nature of Human Existence
o   Fraternity and the Idealized Male Friendship
o   The Corrupting Power of Women
o   Strength and Weakness



When your poster is finished and turned in, read Ch. 5.

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