Month February 2013

“You’re all scared of each other thats what.” This quote from Curley’s wife clearly demonstrates the key theme of isolation articulated by the author John Steinbeck. Isolation is one of the main themes in Of Mice And Men, this is… Continue Reading →

Curleys wife in the book is portrayed as promiscuous by all of the characters, even her own husband who is constantly paranoid about her talking to other men. This is demonstrated in numerous occasions throughout the book when he is… Continue Reading →

Focus on characterisation (1) select a character (2) find a key quotation that you think sums up there character (3) select one line of physical description that defines them in your mind (4) find a quote by another character that… Continue Reading →

Poor respect for women. Immense disrespect for black people Steinbeck constantly repeats the fact that Lenny must return to the brush if he gets in trouble. Curley’s wife isn’t named at the start, her name is not used by anyone…. Continue Reading →