Write about what you would have done in the same situation, had you been one of the characters in Of Mice and Men. Be sure to include the name of the character, the situation from the novel that you would have handled differently, and how you would have handled it. Use at least one textual example (quotation) in support of your response.
Discuss the significance of the killing of Candy's dog and its possible foreshadowing of Lennie's death. Include any similarities or differences between the death of Candy's dog and Lennie's death. Use at least one textual example (quotation) in support of your response.
The theme of friendship is a strong one in Of Mice and Men. What is Steinbeck saying about friendship? In answering this question, analyze one friendship in the book: George & Lennie, Candy & George, George & Slim, or another of your choice. Discuss what each person gives to and gains from friendship. Use at least one textual example (quotation) in support of your response.
The belief in the American Dream - the belief that anyone can achieve a better life through hard work - has always been an important part of the American character. In Of Mice and Men, does Steinbeck seem to be supporting the belief in the American Dream or rejecting it? Use at least one textual example (quotation) in support of your response.
What does Of Mice and Men illustrate about any one of these major themes: friendship, cruelty, loneliness, and dreams? Use at least one textual example (quotation) in support of your response.
To what extent do you think "The Dream" will live on with George, Crooks, and Candy? Explain why or why not. Use at least one textual example (quotation) in support of your response.
Why doesn't Curley's wife have a name? What message, if anything, is John Steinbeck trying to send by not giving her a first name? Use at least one textual example (quotation) in support of your response.
To what extent do you believe that killing Lennie was the best, most ethical decision George could have made? Use at least one textual example (quotation) in support of your response.
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