Why did John Steinbeck call his book Of Mice Of Men?

Answer 1

It was written because he was inspired by the people and life he had on a ranch when he was around during the Depression in America. It reflects the life of people and how there was very little hope in the country for them.

Answer 2

Why did John Steinbeck call it of mice and men?

The Title comes from the late Robbie Burns poem which goes like this: The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men

Answer 3

The Title comes from the late Robbie Burns poem which goes like this:

The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men,

Gang aft agley,

An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain,

For promis'd joy!

it means:

the best laid plans of mice and men

often go wrong

and leave us nothing but grief and pain

instead of promised joy

The poem is about a mouse who builds a nest in a wheat field only to have it demolished by ploughers this represents the dreams within the novel and them all getting destroyed by the end

Answer 4

The title "Of Mice and Men" comes from a line in the poem "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns: "The best laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft agley." This line reflects the theme of Steinbeck's novel, highlighting how even carefully made plans can go awry.

Answer 5

whats john steinbeck's reason for writing Of Mice and Men?