LO: Can I understand how Steinbeck’s life had an influence upon his writing? What do the book covers reveal about the plot?

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LO: Can I understand how Steinbeck’s life had an influence upon his writing? What do the book covers reveal about the plot?

What order do these go in? Wrote articles for his school magazine 20th December 1968, died at the age of 66 Had first long novel published (1936) He married in 1930 1962, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature 1943, worked as a journalist in Europe and Africa At 23, he moved to New York to try and make it as a writer Of Mice And Men (1937) Studied English at Stanford University (but did not gain a degree!) Second World War starts Had first short novel published (1935) Worked on local ranches as a hired hand Steinbeck born in Salinas, California on 27th Feb 1902 What order do these go in?

13. Steinbeck born in Salinas, California on 27th Feb 1902 1 13. Steinbeck born in Salinas, California on 27th Feb 1902 1. Wrote articles for his school magazine 12. Worked on local ranches as a hired hand 9. Studied English at Stanford University (but did not gain a degree!) 7. At 23, he moved to New York to try and make it as a writer 4. He married in 1930 11. Had first short novel published (1935) 3. Had first long novel published (1936) 8. Of Mice And Men (1937) 10. Second World War starts (1939) 6. 1943, worked as a journalist in Europe and Africa 5. 1962, awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature 2. 20th December 1968, died at the age of 66

What aspects of the novella would be affected by the context? What aspects of his life can we see reflected in the novella? Can we link these to themes?

What does the use of language reveal bout the characters? Match the examples of language from the novella to their modern equivalent. Americanism Definition Burlap ticking Roaches Bindle Jungle-up Stable buck Canned Cat house Pants rabbits Swamper Blowin’ our jack Skinner Lice or fleas Driver of a horse team The negro who looks after the stables Brothel A cleaner, someone in a menial or degrading job Coarse cloth covering the bedding on a bunk A bundle of clothes and cooking utensils wrapped in blankets Sacked or dismissed Wasting money Cockroaches Make camp What does the use of language reveal bout the characters?

Let’s re-read chapter 2… Curley Carlson Lennie George Slim Candy Curley’s wife

What aspects of his life can we see reflected in the novella? Can we link these to themes? Collect strong quotes to support your ideas.