Overview of key themes

English Literature

GCSE

WJEC

7m 51s
This tutorials examines the key themes within Mice and Men, including, friendship, loneliness, power, hopes and dreams, violence, role of women and attitudes to race. In short, what message was Steinbeck trying to convey? What comment is he making on American society? It considers the effects of the Great Depression on society (fractured relationships, migrant workers); the position of women in 20th century society, attitudes to black people; the use of violence and the role of hope.

Tutors:

Hannah Walsh

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