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50% AO2= 50%). 20 minutes.  \n• Section A Part (ii)–“Of Mice and Men” essay (AO1= 33.3333% AO4= 66.6666%). 40 minutes.  \n• Section B Poetry Comparison (AO1=25% AO2= 25% AO3=50%) 1 hour.  \nAO1 UNDERSTANDING AND IDEAS  \n• Why can’t George chase his dream without Lennie?  \n• Why is Candy so eager to chase the dream?  \n• Account for why Curley’s Wife marries Curley.  \n• Why has Crooks become aloof?  \n• What is the overwhelming message behind Steinbeck’s novel?  \nLENNIE – 5 CENTRAL POINTS AND  \nCONTEXT  \n• Large. Ranch life.  \n• Mentally unfit. OASDI.  \n• Reliant/loves George. Migrant farm workers.  \n• Loves animals/rabbits. OASDI.  \n• Vulnerable. Workers’ rights/depression.  \nGEORGE – 5 CENTRAL POINTS AND CONTEXT  \n• Smart. John Milton/Education act.  \n• Dream. American Dream.  \n• Aggressive/frustrated. The depression.  \n• Parent to/loves Lennie. Migrant farm workers/OASDI.  \n• Popular. Ranch life.  \nGeorge Context Essay  \nHow does George represent America in 1930s?  \nJohn Steinbeck uses the character of George to show what was wrong with 1930sAmerica. He wanted this book to achieve change because he was a socialist and did not like the way people were treated at this time.  \nNo Social Security No Safety Net  \nSocial Housing  \nUnemployment/Disability Benefits Health Care  \nEducation  \nCURLEY – 5 CENTRAL POINTS AND  \nCONTEXT  \n• Aggressive. Ranch life.  \n• Handy. Golden Gloves/Wilder.  \n• Sexist. Women’s rights/ranch life.  \n• Boss’ son. Workers’ rights.  \n• A bully. OASDI – no protection for Lennie. Racism.  \nCANDY – 5 CENTRAL POINTS AND  \nCONTEXT  \n• A gossip. Ranch life.  \n• Dream. American Dream.  \n• Old. OASDI  \n• Disabled. 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