Summary

Quick and easy summary from VideoSparkNotes Of Mice and Men synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the novel.

• - The novel takes place in the Great Depression.
• - Everyone has a dream.
• - Life is hard and seems hopeless.
• - Lennie and George travel together and work as a team.
• - Lennie is like a big child.
• - George looks after him.
• - There is still racism in America at this time.
• - Lennie can’t control his own strength.
• - The landscape is harsh, reflecting the harshness of their lives.

This video discusses the themes of the book and looks at the key characters