How does the setting of Mice and Men influence the book's thematic development?

Answer 1

Of mice and men is set in the town of soledad, meaning lonely in spanish. Light is also an important factor in the book. Light is often seen as hope, so there are several times Curleys wife blocks off light, for example in "the rectangle of sunshine in the doorway was cut off", while near the end of the book steinbeck writes that "the light climbed out of the valley", symbolising the end to Lennie and George's dreams.

Answer 2

The setting of "Of Mice and Men" in 1930s California during the Great Depression plays a pivotal role in shaping the themes of loneliness, camaraderie, and the American Dream. The harsh conditions of the time period reflect the characters' struggles and dreams for a better life. The isolated and transient nature of the setting highlights the characters' search for companionship and stability.

Answer 3

Lenny and George are just looking for a quick job to make some money so they can buy the ranch from the old lady. Things go wrong at the new job, turning the situation bad.

Answer 4

The Great Depression

Being in the west.

They were Migrant Farm works and found it hard to get work

Lennie being a little slow.