Weakness and Strength in Of Mice and Men



Remember this is our general essay structure:

Paragraph 1: Introduction
1. Quotation
2. Overview statement outlining importance of this idea in the text as a whole….
3. Link to Context and how this theme/idea/character/relationship is important in the text as a whole.
Paragraph 2: Meaty example from the text #1
An episode that shows a complex picture of this theme/idea/character relationship.
2. Detailed analysis of how Steinbeck’s literary and language techniques in this episode impact the reader.
3. Link to Context and how this further impacts the reader.
Paragraph 3: Meaty example from the text #2
1. A 2nd episode that shows a complex picture of this theme/idea/character relationship.
2. Detailed analysis of how Steinbeck’s literary and language techniques in this episode impact the reader.
3. Link to Context and how this further impacts the reader.
Paragraph 4: Meaty example from the text #3
1. A 3rd episode/ that shows a complex picture of this theme/idea/character relationship.
2. Detailed analysis of how Steinbeck’s literary and language techniques in this episode impact the reader.
3. Link to Context and how this further impacts the reader.
Paragraph 5: Conclusion:
1. Suggestion of how different readers at different times respond to this text in different ways.
2. Summary statement of your answer to the question.

How does Steinbeck present different types of strength and weakness in Of Mice and Men?
Intro:


Paragraph 2: Steinbeck contrasts physical strength through George and Lennie



Paragraph 3. Steinbeck contrasts physical weakness through George and Lennie




Paragraph 4: Steinbeck presents social weakness and vulnerability through Curley’s wife





Conclusion

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