Of Mice and Men Discussion Question

Instructions

​On the next couple of slides, you will be given discussion questions. Discuss your answers with your group, or people around you, and then type your response.

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We will spin the wheel to determine who will share their response with the class.​

Talk about this question with your group:

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George and Lennie are described as polar opposites, both physically and mentally. Why do you think they have such a strong friendship?​

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​Discussion

Question 1

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Talk about this question with your group:

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How does Steinbeck make it obvious that Lennie relies on George in the opening of the novel? Give textual evidence. What do you think would happen to Lennie if George wasn’t around?

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​Discussion Question 2

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Talk about this question with your group:

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What effect does the dream have on both George and

Lennie? Explain.

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​Discussion Question 3

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