Of Mice and Men - Context

Of Mice and Men – Context (16-slide editable PowerPoint)

This engaging and fully editable PowerPoint resource provides a comprehensive introduction to the social and historical context of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. It helps students understand the world in which the novel is set — exploring the key background ideas that shape its characters, themes, and messages.

Contents cover:

John Steinbeck and His Purpose: The author’s life, beliefs, and reasons for writing Of Mice and Men

The Great Depression: Economic hardship and the lives of itinerant workers in 1930s America

The Dust Bowl Migration: How environmental disaster and unemployment shaped the novel’s setting

The American Dream: Hope, failure, and the illusion of opportunity