Of Mice and Men

Description

This video explores the context, characters, themes and writing style of John Steinbeck's novella. The narrator discusses the social and economic landscape of the Great Depression and the role of the migrant worker to provide historical context. Other topics include in-depth character analyses of George, Lennie, and Curley's wife, how the central theme of strength and weakness is conveyed throughout the story, and literary devices implemented. Examples of metaphor, flashback, foreshadowing, and dramatic irony are provided.

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24 min 12 sec

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Films on Demand

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