Links

 

Can't get enough of Of Mice and Men?  Here's some cool links to check out:

 

If anyone looks at any of these pages, feel free to comment.  If you do, I'll be your best friend... :)

 

Factsheets/General Information

 

Of Mice and Men Factsheet

http://www.newi.ac.uk/englishresources/workunits/ks4/fiction/ofmicemen/llshort/factsheet.html

 This simple sheet has many facts for those who desire to know about the background, summary, and title of Of Mice and Men.  This site also gives information about the 1930s, especially migrant workers and the American dream.  Black and white pictures provide interesting tools for the visual learner.

 

Of Mice and Men Study Guide

http://www.bellmore-merrick.k12.ny.us/mice.html

This is an all around good study guide to check out.  Other than a lovely lavender background, it has concise information on the book's setting, characters, plot, and themes, complete with specific examples from Of Mice and Men itself.  The best part of this website is the detailed information on some of the 'key issues.'  These include loneliness, the American dream, friendship, and morals.

 

Of Mice and Men-Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Of_Mice_and_Men

 

Of Mice and Men in Popular Culture-Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Of_Mice_and_Men_in_popular_culture

This article lists instances of Of Mice and Men in popular culture.  Learn how cartoons such as Bugs Bunny and Pinky and the Brain relate to Of Mice and Men.  By looking at all of the examples listed, it is no question that Of Mice and Men will remain a popular classic. 

 

 John Steinbeck

 

John Steinbeck

http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/johnstei.htm

This handy little website provides a biography of John Steinbeck, author of Of Mice and Men.  Although lacking in pictures, this page has several quotes by Steinbeck himself.  It also goes into detail about each of his novels and what was happening in his life during the time he wrote them.

 

National Steinbeck Center

http://www.steinbeck.org/

This website is entirely dedicated to John Steinbeck.  It contains information on his books, his house, his family, and the awards he has received.  There also are educational resources for those seeking to teach Steinbeck's work.

 

The American Dream

What is the American Dream?

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/learn/lessons/97/dream/thedream.html

Of Mice and Men deals with the American dream.  This article tells about the origin and meaning of the American dream.  It also tells how the dream has evolved over time. 

 

American Dream-Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Dream

This Wikipedia article defines the American dream and gives a historical background.  It also speaks of race, social status, and educational status and how they pertain to the American dream.

 

The Great Depression

 Photographs of the Great Depression

http://history1900s.about.com/library/photos/blyindexdepression.htm

To get a feel of the mood of Of Mice and Men, take a look at some of these depressing pictures.

 

The Great Depression

http://www.english.uiuc.edu/maps/depression/depression.htm

This website has a LOT of information on the Great Depression, complete with an AMAZING photo essay and photo gallery.  Not only do they contain actual photographs during the 1930s, but they contain artwork pertaining to the Depression as well.