- Summary
- Review: 'Of Mice and Men'
- Quotes
- Questions for Study & Discussion
- Books & Editions
Questions for Study & Discussion
- What is important about the title? What is the famous reference? Was the title misleading?
- What are the conflicts in Of Mice and Men? What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional)?
- How does John Steinbeck reveal character in Of Mice and Men?
- What are some themes in the story? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
- What are some symbols in Of Mice and Men? How do they relate to the plot and characters?
- Are George and Lenny consistent in their actions? Are they fully developed characters? How? Why?
- Do you find the characters likable? Are the characters persons you would want to meet?
- Discuss some of the symbols in Of Mice and Men.
- What is the central/primary purpose of the story? Is the purpose important or meaningful?
- Why is the novel so controversial? Do you think the book should be censored or banned?
- How essential is the setting to the story? Could the story have taken place anywhere else?
- What is the role of women in the text?
- Would you recommend this novel to a friend?
- Does the story end the way you expected? How? Why?
