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 \nTo what extent do we sympathise with—-in the novel.?Explain your view.  \nIn each case,select key incidents,use spe-cific references(and brief quotes if youcan)and explain what they show about thecharacter(s).  \nImagine that --looks back over theevents of the novel.Write what he wouldsay.  \nHere select events which would concernthe character in question.  \nAim to convey his view of events.Try to echo the character's style and atti-tude.  \n## Prepare for the exam\n\nJot down points about the key characters inthe novel,along with short quotes.  \nThink which points you'd use to answerwhich questions.  \nPractise analysing specific passages fromthe text.  \n## Questions about themes and issuesin the novel.\n\nPrepare points and quotes on pos-sible themes.  \nThese could include;Dreams,  \nthe significance of the titleloneliness,friendship,Relationships,Racism,  \n### The role of women\n\nWhat we learn of life on the ranchThe significance of animals in thenovel.  \nThe use of setting and place in thenovel.  \nCharacteristics which make it easy toadapt the novel into a play.  \nConsider aspects of Steinbeck'swriting style and the novel's struc-ture.  \nConsider the way chapters are struc-tured  \nConsider how we're prepared for thedisaster ahead.  \nExplore word use,  \nDiscuss how mood is created,Note hints of a threat even in idyllicnature scenes,  \nDiscuss metaphors,similes,use oflight and sound to create atmosphere.etc.  \n## CHARACTERS:WHO's WHO\n\nJOHN STEINBECK:AUTHOR AND CONTEXT  \n1902 John Ernst Steinbeck born 27 February in Salinas,California1917 USA enters First World War  \n1925 Steinbeck leaves university without a degree and goes toNew York  \n1929'Great Crash'on Wall Street,start of the Great Depression;Steinbeck publishes his first novel,Cup of Gold1930 Steinbeck marries Carol Henning1937 Of Mice and Men published蒙939-45 Second World War  \n1940 Steinbeck's first marriage breaks up;Grapes of Wrath winsPulitzer Prize  \n1962 Steinbeck awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature1968 Steinbeck dies of heart disease  \n# Of Mice and Men—John Steinbeck\n\n## The Title\n\nBe aware ofthe significance of the title,taken from a Robbie Burns poem,which warns us thatthe best laid plans of mice and men often go wrong.  \n## Chapter One\n\nNote the description of the pool at the start.The scene seems peaceful but there are threateningtouches.Identify these.and consider what they might suggest about the future.  \nGeorge and Lennie appear.What do we learn of their relationship?Who is the leader?How do you know?  \nIdentify the animal images used to describe Lennie.What do these images suggest about him?Identify times when the two get along as well as times when they irritate each other..  \nWhat is George and Lennie's dream and what does tell us about them?Be aware of the situationin the 1930s when many people lost property because of the economic situation.  \nThe two men have had to escape from Weed.because of Lennie's behaviour.How does this affectthe likelihood of the dream coming true?Look for signs in the novel that the dream is constantlythreatened.  \n## Chapter Two\n\nGeorge and Lennie arrive at the ranch.They meet Candy,the boss,Curley,Curley's Wife andSlim.  \nMake notes on each of these characters.What do they look like?How do they treat George andLennie?How do they respond to each other?What are their good qualities and what are their lesspleasant aspects?Remember to select key words and phrases to use as quotes.  \n### What do we learn of life on the ranch in this chapter?\n\nConsider the references made about Crooks,the negro stable hand.What do these tell us aboutattitudes to race on the ranch?  \nWhat do we learn of the role of women on the ranch from","cbCaik1cHYrEv4Ot","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik1cHYrEv4Ot","pdf",1076387,12,"English","# Possible Exam Questions\n## Questions about Characters\n## Prepare for the exam\n## Questions about themes and issues in the novel\n## The role of women\n## Characters: Who's Who\n## Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck\n### The Title\n## Chapter One\n## Chapter Two\n### What do we learn of life on the ranch in this chapter?\n## Chapter Three","[{\"question\":\"How should exam answers be supported for characters and relationships in the novel?\",\"answer\":\"Use key incidents and include specific references, with brief quotes where possible. 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