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by John Steinbeck

John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, published in 1937, is one of the author's most widely read novels, largely due to its ubiquitous presence in the high school curriculum. As a result, this mythic story of two opposites - the ... More

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Why is that the title?

I was just curious, but does anyone know the reason for the title "Of Mice and Men" ?  I was thinking it had to do with Lennie, how it liked to pet the mice and everything, but I also heard it had something to do with a poem.  Any ideas would help.  Thanks!

Posted By sarah s #2532 at Aug 12, 2005 8:37 PM in Of Mice and Men || 17 replies

When candy's dog was killed

Does anyone happen to remember the page on which Candy had said." I shoulda killed him myslef?"

Posted By jason b #51947 at Jan 12, 2008 2:01 PM in Of Mice and Men || 1 reply

why did lennie and george leave their job??

i understand that they needed to get away but why didnt george jus let lennie take the rap and walk away

Posted By azhanee b #70949 at Nov 30, 2008 11:52 PM in Of Mice and Men || 1 reply

camp

Why did George want to camp overnight instead of going another quarter of a mile yo the ranch?

Posted By julio s #70219 at Nov 24, 2008 12:57 PM in Of Mice and Men || 1 reply