Steinbeck was a ranch worker during the Depression in America 1929 onwards so this would have inspired the setting, and the people he met inspired the book, but the characters aren't actual people he met. The Depression influenced the story since that's what the book is about.
her life and chilhood
he loved books in his life
she was inspired by true elements in her life mixed with fiction.
He's own life.
The poem "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns highlights the theme of the unpredictability of life and the struggles of the lower class, which inspired Steinbeck to write "Of Mice and Men." The poem's message resonated with Steinbeck's own views on social issues and informed the themes of his novel. Additionally, both works explore the fragility of dreams and the harsh realities of the world.
I wanted to write my whole life. When I was working at MTV I got inspired to write about The Clique, because it just reminded me of middle school challenges. So go and write, puh-lease! ~L.H
his school days at Exeter
fashion family charity work marriage
polythrism - they had gods for each aspect of human life. Their high god was Baal.
Carolina in my mind
Laura Ingalls Wilder was inspired by her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane, to write her stories. Rose encouraged Laura to write down her memories of pioneer life, which eventually led to the creation of the "Little House" book series.
Well no one the novel is based on her life growing up.