Curley: aggressive, insecure ranch owner's son
Curley's wife: unnamed, lonely, dreams of Hollywood
Slim: respected mule driver, voice of wisdom
Crooks: isolated Black stable hand
Key Themes
Dreams and hopes
Friendship and loyalty
Loneliness and isolation
Power and powerlessness
The American Dream
Social prejudice
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When was 'Of Mice and Men' published?
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The historical backdrop of Of Mice and Men is deeply rooted in one of America's most challenging periods - The Great Depression. During this time, millions of Americans faced unprecedented economic hardship, with unemployment rates soaring and agricultural communities particularly affected.
The story unfolds in the Salinas Valley, California, a region known for its rich agricultural land and migrant worker communities
The setting reflects the harsh realities of the 1930s, where workers moved from farm to farm seeking employment
DefinitionGreat Depression
A severe worldwide economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s, characterized by massive unemployment, poverty, and social upheaval.
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Just like the characters in the novel, real migrant workers during this period would travel between farms, living in bunkhouses and earning about $2.50 or less per day, barely enough to survive.
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Think of the Great Depression era as a massive economic earthquake that shook the foundation of American society, leaving everyone scrambling to find stable ground.
