Part 1 Qs (OPTIONAL)

Part 1:

(REMEMBER: These questions are OPTIONAL; you can respond to them in a post, or just used them as direction for what to focus on while you read)

1. There are examples of symbolism, foreshadowing, AND irony within just this first section! Identify one of these and explain.

2. We know that the story takes place in Salinas Valley, California during the 1930’s. Do some outside research and share with your classmates something that you learned about this setting (time and/or place). Then discuss how that might affect the plot of the novel.

3. List some words that Steinbeck uses to describe Lennie. List some words that Steinbeck uses to describe George. How do these descriptions compare and/or contrast to one another?