Historical Context and Human Rights
When reading literature, it is important to understand the historical context, or the time and place in which the story occurs. You can be sure that the author has chosen this specific historical context for a reason. It is necessary to understand what that reason is and how the author is using that historical context to get their message across.
In order to understand the historical context in which Of Mice and Men is set, check out the resources below.
In order to understand the historical context in which Of Mice and Men is set, check out the resources below.
The following poem is where Steinbeck got the title from for his novel Of Mice and Men. On the left is the original version, and on the right is the modern translation,