PPT-John Steinbeck Early life

John Steinbeck was born on February 27 1902 in Salinas California with his mother Olive Hamilton Steinbeck his father John Ernest Steinbeck and his 3 sisters John made up his mind that he like to write at the age of 14 He would lock himself in his room and write poetry and stories . Chapter 4. “When Candy spoke they (Lennie and George) both jumped as though they had been caught doing something reprehensible.” (. 59). What had Lennie and George just been discussing?. Why might that be considered . Of Mice and Men. John Steinbeck. Born in Salinas, California in 1902. Spent the majority of his life in California .  impact on his writing? . Appreciation of Salinas, farm life, and the nearby Pacific Ocean. A Guide to Information Resources for . Of Mice and Men. , by John Steinbeck . By Camille . Lebel. Introduction. Of Mice and Men,. by John Steinbeck, narrates the story of two migrant workers during the Great Depression and is one of the most widely taught (and banned) books of the past century. While the novel easily yields itself to lessons covering an array of literary standards, it is the timeless themes of friendship, loneliness, and the corrupted American Dream that engage students in a lasting and meaningful way. . Objective. To study Chapter 4 of the novel. Learning Objective: . To study Chapter 4 of the novel. The consumer goods boom did not affect all people equally. By 1929 over 50% of Americans earned less than $2000 a year, with 40% below the poverty line. . Life and Works . February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968. John Steinbeck. Born in Salinas, California.. He used this setting for many of his stories. . One of the best known and most widely read American writers of the 20. Of Mice and Men. John Steinbeck. Born in 1902 in Salinas, CA. Attended Stanford University, never graduated. Wrote fiction and nonfiction. Won the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize for literature. Died in 1968. th. November 2012. Today’s LO: . T. o understand the social and historical context of the novel “of Mice and Men”. 1 Copy down the date, title and L/O. 2 – Register Challenge. What, if anything, do you know about the novel “Of Mice and Men”. John Henry was a railroad man,. He worked from six 'till five,. "Raise '. em. up bullies and let '. em. drop down,. I'll beat you to the bottom or die, lord, lord.. I'll beat you to the bottom or die.". Essential Question: How were Americans affected by the depression?. Word of the . Day. Repatriation: forcing a person or group of people to return to their country of origin . Warm . up. Think about what the average American is experiencing during the Great Depression. Which group of people might be likely to be repatriated? . BACKGROUND. STEINBECK—HIS LIFE . AND WORKS. BORN . IN SALINAS, CALIFORNIA (1902). FIRST . THREE BOOKS WERE FINANCIAL FAILURES. FIRST . SUCCESSFUL BOOK = . TORTILLA FLAT. (1935. Monday: Parts of Speech. concerned about the plight of migrant . workers during the depression john . steinbeck. wrote the novel the grapes of . wrath. Monday: Parts of Speech. concerned- participle. TIPS for effective novel analysis. Try to engage and respond personally to the characters, ideas and story. We are keen to see you develop your own independent ideas and thoughts about . Of Mice and Men. . The problem of dissention and false . teachings . Opening Remarks . The early civil wars in the Christian congregations were on two fronts:. Theological wars (Who is Christ?). . Leadership wars (Whose in charge?). We will delve into the intricacies of taxes on life insurance in the UK, exploring the rules and regulations that govern this important aspect of financial planning.