Topics of Discussion: Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck
- Title
What do you think about the title? - Work Title
According to Dr. Shillinglaw, the working title for Of Mice and Men was Something That Happened. Which title do you prefer (the working title or the one that John Steinbeck ended up using)? - Compare
How does this book compare to other books by John Steinbeck? - Repeat
If you've read Of Mice and Men before, is this time around any different from your previous read(s)? - Setting
How essential is the setting to Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck? Could the story have taken place anywhere else? - Conflict
What are the conflicts in Of Mice and Men? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional)? - Actions
In Of Mice and Men, are George and Lenny consistent in their actions? Are they fully developed characters? How? Why? - Themes
In Of Mice and Men, what themes stand out? How? Why? - Controversy
As we discuss Of Mice and Men, we can't ignore the controversy that has surrounding the reading of this title. So, what do you think about the controversy?
- Poll
Which Book is Your Favorite John Steinbeck Novel? - John Steinbeck, The Author
So, what do you think about John Steinbeck? - John Steinbeck Compare
With which other writers would you compare John Steinbeck? How? Why?
