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1. None of the chapters in Of Mice and Men are given titles. Your mission is to create those chapter titles. Select one chapter. Then…
· Summarize the chapter using at least 3-5 sentences. (Include the actions that take place and the characters involved.)
· Choose one quote from the chapter that you feel is representative of the entire chapter. (Be sure to put a page number for your quote!)
· Creatively name the chapter based on your summary and your quote. (Titles like “Chapter 1”, “The Ranch”, and “The End” are NOT creative!)
· Write at least one sentence explaining why your title is appropriate for the chapter.
2. Classic literature is a term generally applied to written works that contain some artistic quality, enrich the human mind, have universal appeal, reveal a deep understanding of or truth about the human condition, and stand the test of time. Given this loose definition, why is Of Mice and Men considered a classic? Respond in 5+ complete sentences, and use examples from the text to support your answers.
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2. "Of Mice and Men" is considered a classic because it utilizes the theme of the American Dream. The American Dream is much the same today as it used to be, but it is more possible. In the book, many men have come to farms to make money for a spot of land that they have picked out, but because of a gamble and other factors, the men lose their money and do not quite make it to their dream. This book strongly shows this theme through George and Lennie's plan to buy their own land. Although it fails, the book tries to show the reader that it is possible to fulfill the American Dream. Without this theme, the book would not be considered a classic.
Of Mice and Men is considered a classic because people deal with death in all walks of life. This book can appeal to almost everyone in the world, and it talks constantly of just having something better in life. Thats all that all the men want, somehting better in life. It was the drive that kept George going and Lennie would belive what George said. George had to be the one though to kill Lennie in the end though shows how he is just wanting something better as well, and he gives something better to both Lennie and George.
PROMPT ONE: NAMING A CHAPTER
Chapter Chosen: Chapter One
In chapter one, the reader meets the main characters Lennie and George. As they settle down and make camp for the night, the reader learns that the two partners are on their way to a ranch to start working. The reader also learns that from working there, George and Lennie hope to make enough money to purchase the land they both dream of. On this land, George dreams of being his own boss and making his own money, and Lennie desperately wishes to tend to a hutch of rabbits.
If there were a name for this chapter, I think one very fitting for it would be "Out of the Brush, into the Journey". I think this title would be very appropriate. In the very near beginning of the chapter, the reader meets Lennie and George as the exit from the woods into the river/valley/pool setting Steinbeck has created. From there, the book truly begins, as Lennie and George start journeying toward their ultamite goal.
Chapter 6
Lennie has run away and is hidding in the bush waiting for george. when george finally comes he starts to tell lennie about the farm and while he's doing so shoots him, "putting him out of his misery." Curley, Slim and the rest find a traumatized George and Slim takes George to "get a drink."
Pg. "You hadda, George. I swear you hadda." (Slim)
This sentence is darkly ironic because he's talking about the killing of Lennie even though it's exactly what he said when they killed Candy's dog.
Title: Like an old dog
Again, i think the author's point was to draw a similarity between the dog and lennie to hit upon the theme
In chapter 6, Lennie has fled to the riverbend where the novel began. After having conversations with himself, George appears at the bend with Lennie, and they begin talking about their dream and the rabbits. Then George tells Lennie to look at the river, and they hear the people from the ranch coming to kill Lennie. Before they get there, George shoots Lennie in the back of the head. Then, everyone else arrives.
"You hadda, George. I swear you hadda."
I think i would title this chapter Lost Dream. I would title the chapter that because the end chapter is really when George & Lennie's dream of living in a small place on the river with the rabbits is lost & gone forever.
THE AMERICAN DREAM IS POSSIBLE!! "Of Mice and Men" has the same message that people have been trying to listen to for years. Although in this novel George and Lennie fail to reach their goal, the mistake that kept them from reaching it is very easily avoided. Therefore other people can read this and know that by staying on the right track and not letting yourself fall into societies many attempts to break your goals, it is possible to reach your dreams.
Chapter Six:
This chapter takes place moments after Lennie kills Curley's wife and runs to the brush where George told him to go. The men go on a hunt to find Lennie, and kill him, but because George gets there first he talks to Lennie. In the middle of their conversation George pulls out a gun and shoots Lennie right in the head because he knows that if he is talking about the rabbits the Lennie loves so it wont be as bad as someone just running up and killing him.
"No, Lennie. I ain't mad. I never been mad, an' I ain't now. That's a thing I want ya to know." Page 106 I chose this quote because I thought it showed George in a good light. Although Lennie hasn't been the greatest person George still cares for him, and wants him to know that although he'll be killing him in a moments notice it's not because he is mad at him, but because he loves him.
Chapter Six Title:
-Talking Rabbits-
I thought that the rabbits talking to Lennie was a major part of the story, it proves that Lennie does have some mental problems, but also that Lennie really did care for the rabbits. I think that Talking Rabbits fits the chapter because it has a sense of mystery, and confusion, just like the entire chapter.
The setting of chapter six is the place in the bushes by the pond where George Told Lennie to go if he ever got in trouble. Lennie is amagining his aunt who tells him how nice George has always been to him. Lennie is very nervous about how George will react to him killing Curleys wife. As he is thinking about this, George walks up and startes talking to Lennie. He says he is not mad and then accepts Lennie's request to tell him about the land they are going to own. Then George tells Lennie he is not mad at him once again, and then shoots Lennie in the back of the head.
I believe that quote that summarizes the chapter is: "i just done it," said George Tiredly(page 107).
I believe that this summarizes the chapter becuase you can tell George did not want kill Lennie but he felt like he had to becuase at least he did it in a way that Lennie would feel no pain and he would die knowing George was not made at him.
A sutable title for this chapter is: I HAD TO DO IT
I chose this as my title becuase i feel like George felt like he was the one who had to kill Lennie so Lennie would die thinking he was not in trouble and not in pain.
Of Mice and Men is considered a classic because it shows the most difficult struggle that many people have to go through. When two people create a strong bond, each will do whatever they can to make sure that the other's life is the best it can be. The story focuses on the struggles that occur when most of the responsibility is forced onto only one member of the bond. In the same case as when people acquire a terrible disease like cancer or alzheimer's, or have a child with special needs, George's life was not devoted to taking care of only himself. He did what he could to help Lenny, making the best decisions he could and making many sacrifices such as saving their money. Most people would think that supporting the other person would be the toughest thing, but then a time will come when they will finally be put in a position to make a decision that they feel is right. Whether it is choosing to pull the plug, or to finally say goodbye, the partner will do what they know is truly right. Of Mice and Men is a classic because it puts the reader in a position that only slightly experiences what it must be like and to show why people make the decisions they make. This story shows how hard it would be to live supporting another and especially how hard it would be to say goodbye.
"Of Mice and Men" is considered a classic because it uses the American Dream as a theme. Lennie and George set a goal for themselves in the begining of the book. Their goal is to buy a piece of land and make a living off of that. Throughout the book George and Lennie undergo hard times but they still hold fast to their dream of living well on a farm, instead of having to work as ranch hands on farms. Even though the pair does not reach their dream the book trys to show the readers that anyone can reach their dreams. Because the book does this it is considered a classic.
"Of Mice and Men" is a classic because back when it was written people could really relate to it. during the great depression people in the real world like in this book were having to try harder than ever just to make a little money to keep themselves alive. People from this time peroid can relate to this book because it's one of those things that in 10 or 20 years they can tell their kids "I remember this." This book can also relate to modern people just because it is part of their history. In this way the author did a good job of connecting to the reader by taking the problems of real society and turning them into a classic novel.
Of Mice and Men is considered a classic piece of literature. The book illustrates the dreams human nature naturally keeps and the possibility of these as "The American Dream." Lennie and George go through times that cause their relationship to falter, what with George's anger and Lennie's childlike tendencies. Through their joint dream of owning their land and controlling their own life, they are able to stick together until the end. The dream never comes true, but the vision still held them together until the end. This concept makes Of Mice and Men a classic because dreams are often what keep families, friends, and relationships together, just like with George and Lennie.
2. "Of Mice and Men" is considered a literary classic because is reveals an inevitable truth which many people choose to ignore in order to succeed. That is, as the titles inspiration states, all the best made plans may go astray simply because of the cruel workings of chance. George and Lennie had their goal all planned out, and with Candy they were close to achieving it. They could not, however, predict that something so unusual would happen as Lennie killing someone. In life, no one can see what will happen, no matter how prepared they are. We are still the victims of uncertainty, and sometimes need to be reminded that it's just life, and it's not necessarily anybody's fault when things go wrong.
"Of Mice and Men" is considered a classic for many reasons. It demonstrates the struggle between man and society, when man wants something more than anything but society constantly tries to bring him down. It also shows the "classic" American Dream. Anyone can succeed, anyone can dream, anyone can reach the unreachable. Even though George and Lennie fail to reach their dream, they try very hard and that is similar to the struggle many Americans go through to reach THEIR dream.
2. "Of Mice and Men" is now known as a classic for a couple of reasons. First of all, the theme is clearly focused on the "American Dream" and how everyone is striving to live it. The theme could not only be the "American Dream", but also tolerance for everyone. The author shows the reader how little the characters thought of either Crooks or Lennie. She showed their province view of the situation and that taught the reader that it is not right. Without either of these two themes, there is no way that "Of Mice and Men" could be considered as a classic.
Of Mice and Men is definitely a statement on the human condition, and that is why it is considered a classic. The nature of all humans is to do what seems easiest - what seems to benefit them the most. With this in mind, most humans incoherently believe that the ends justify the means. George and Lennie are great friends. But why? Why would George keep Lennie around? Is it because he actually likes Lennie? Perhaps, but conciously or not, George realizes that Lennie's strength benefits him when getting a job. The only twist is that Lennie is a pretty dull bulb. So when Lennie actually does something that could get them both in trouble, George takes the easy way out and kills Lennie. Did he really want to? Who knows, but the fact that he was even willing to shows that the human condition is naturally selfish. This statement on the human condition makes Of Mice and Men a great to provoke deep thought.
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Of Mice and Men is considered a classic because it shows the stuggles people go through as they try to achieve the American Dream. It is not an easy road to travel as most people do not achieve their goal, as Lennie and George did not reach their's.Also considered a classic because it has controveral topics such as murder and what causes it and how it effects people.This novel shows how there is always something bigger and better out their and mankind will do ANYTHING to get it,especially if it involves money.
Of Mice and Men is considered a classic for numerous reasons. One of most important reasons is that John Steinbeck does an excellent job of painting images in the readers head. He uses imagery to describe a sometimes boring topic and makes it interesting to the reader. I think that Of Mice and Men has universal appeal because everyone can understand what the characters are going through, partly because of Steinbeck's use of imagery.
2. "Of Mice and Men" is considered a classic because of what the story represents. The book was written during the Great Depression. The people of this time just wanted to be free and happy. Lennie and George wanted that. And even if the other bunk house men didn't say it straight out, I know they wanted it too. They wanted life full of promises and oppurtunity. It was going to be a new age. An age of recovery and they wanted to be part of it. It's easy to imagine dreams and plan them, but it's also just as easy to lose your grasp on ever achieving them.
2. I believe that Of Mice and Men is considered a classic. This is because the author makes the reader think about the time period and shows it from the point of view of a man who is aiding one of those that were locked up in that time. The mentally incapacitated one's character is fleshed out and this different point of view is refreshing to readers, and therefore, very appealing. This novel has also kept its unique appeal for many years.
Of mice and Men is considered a clasic because it can appeal to everyone. Everywere around the world there are disabled people, people of diferent races (except north korea) and people with dreams. This book points out the flaws society has with accptance of differnces, and it shows how dreams can be crushed with the smallest mistake. Althoe killing someone isn't exactly small, petting a red dress is.
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