Of Mice and Men Revision Notes

This 17-page revision booklet provides an accessible, structured, and visually engaging guide to Of Mice and Men. It supports Junior Cycle and lower Senior Cycle students with clear explanations of characters, themes, relationships, conflicts, and key moments.

What’s included:
Full novel overview summarising George and Lennie’s journey, the ranch setting, and the novel’s tragic ending (pp. 1–2).
Character profiles for every major character, with bullet-point traits and symbolic interpretations—supported by illustrations (pp. 3–4).
Relationship analysis covering George & Lennie, Curley & Curley’s Wife, Candy & his dog, Crooks & Lennie, and more (pp. 5–6).
Major themes explored simply: Loneliness, Dreams, Power & Powerlessness, Friendship. Includes a HL insight table with critical questions (pp. 7–8).
10 key quotes explained for quick revision and deeper analysis (p. 9).
Key events broken down into “what happens?” and “why it matters?” with themes and extra notes—perfect for revision and exam prep (pp. 10–11).
Five major conflicts explained clearly, covering internal and external struggles (pp. 12–13).
31 key literary and thematic terms with clear student-friendly definitions (p. 14).
Higher Level revision summary exploring symbolism, setting, themes, and critical thinking questions (pp. 15–16).

Why teachers love this resource:
• Ideal for revision, differentiation, and SEN support
• Clear, simple explanations without oversimplification
• Strong Higher Level scaffolding for exam-focused students
• Visually appealing and easy to navigate
• Excellent for classwork, homework, or independent learning