Reminders:
Socratic seminar Thursday, 2/25
Persuasive drafts (with WC page and citiations) due Friday, 2/26
Of Mice and Men in class essay Monday 3/1
Here are the seminar questions
1. Compare and contrast the main themes in East of Eden and Of Mice and Men.
2. What does the farm say about human nature? How is their dream similar to the American dream? Is the dream of this farm worth pursuing now that Lennie is dead?
3. How is Of Mice and Men symbolic of the bible?
4. Were George’s actions more or less justified than Carlson “putting down” the dog? Did George make the right decision?
5. What does Lennie’s connection to animals say about him? Is there symbolism here?
a. Candy’s dog
b. The mice and rabbits
c. The puppies
6. How do his relationships with animals compare with his relationship with people?
Monday, February 22, 2010
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