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Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 John Steinbeck Realistic Fiction

Literary Elements: Point of View The vantage point from which the story is told Foreshadowing Use of clues to hint at events that will occur later Style The particular way in which a writer uses a language Allusion Reference to a statement, a person, a place, or event from literature, poetry, history, politics, mythology, etc.

Vocabulary: WordPage #Definitions 1. Juncture1Point where two things meet 2. Recumbent1Lying down; leaning, resting 3. Morosely4/12In a gloomy way, sad, surly, sullen 4. Brusquely8Abruptly, bluntly 5. Imperiously8/9In a commanding, authoritative way 6. Mottled1Spotted or blotched 7. Lumbered7/8Moved ponderously, as though weighed down 8. Skittering1Light, rapid skipping sound 9. Scowled4Looked angry or threatening 10. Periscope7Instrument for seeing something higher up

Setting: The ranch & in the bunkhouse

Characters: Georgemain protagonist LennieOther major protagonist CandyOld ranch worker, lost one hand CurleyRanch boss’s son Curley’s WifeNo name; flirts with ranch workers SlimMaster skinner (mule driver); accepts people as they are CarisonRanch worker CrooksBlack stable hand; proud, lives by himself

Exposition: Exposition- Action occurring early within a story to explain background information needed in order to understand the whole story. George and Lennie are two itinerant workers who are friends. They are on their way to a job at a ranch in Soledad, CA. They have just quickly escaped from Weeds (another town), where Lennie was accused of trying to attack a young woman. They dream of a better life made possible by their earnings at the ranch.

Themes: LonelinessAll major characters suffer from it; part of life for these workers; this is why George and Lennie stay together. Hopes and DreamsSeveral characters are searching for a way to overcome isolation and low social status Dignity and PrideTheir dream gives George, Lennie, Candy, and Crooks a sense of dignity and pride (to succeed where others like them have failed) American DreamGeorge and Lennie dream of buying a place of their own and living off the land; others want to join them; Curley’s wife dreams of being a big Hollywood movie star Sense of MoralityThis makes George regret the pranks he plays on Lennie. He protects him from others. Lennie’s moral sense makes him miserable when he’s done “a bad thing.”

Style: The novel is written in 3 rd person, omniscient (all seeing) point of view. Chapter 1 is written very poetically at the beginning. The language used is in a lyrical style. It contrasts very much with the down-to-earth, rough language found in the rest of the novel.

Foreshadowing: The author tells us of the past incident in Weeds. He does this to prepare the reader for the larger tragedy to come. Keep it in mind in order to understand the mood of the novel.

Characterization: Lennie Lennie lacks sophistication. He doesn’t know enough to let go when another person pulls away and doesn’t know that it is inappropriate to touch certain things. He becomes terrified when George fusses at him and threatens to leave.

Characterization: George George’s attitude and behavior changes very much after his outburst at Lennie. George needs Lennie as much as Lennie needs George. George’s verbal roughness stems from frustration and gruff affection.