Of Mice and Men: Dreams & Loneliness - Grammar Exercises
English
Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on grammar and literary analysis related to the themes of dreams and loneliness in 'Of Mice and Men' for Year 9 students.
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Of Mice and Men: Dreams & Loneliness - Grammar Exercises
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Scene Summary and Context
John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men' is set during the Great Depression, a period marked by widespread economic hardship and social upheaval. The novel explores themes of dreams, loneliness, and human fragility through the lives of itinerant workers. In the early chapters, George and Lennie arrive at a secluded ranch, seeking work and a better future. The characters' aspirations for land and stability contrast sharply with their feelings of isolation and despair. Lennie, with his mental disabilities, dreams of tending rabbits, symbolising innocence and hope, yet his inability to control his strength leads to tragic consequences. Curley's wife, feeling lonely and unfulfilled, seeks attention from the men, symbolising the pervasive loneliness experienced by many characters. Steinbeck utilises simple yet poignant language to evoke the characters' inner worlds and their unfulfilled dreams. Phrases such as
1.
Identify one phrase in the passage that illustrates the theme of loneliness.
[2 marks]2.
What is Lennie's main dream as mentioned in the summary?
[2 marks]3.
Explain how Steinbeck's language style helps portray the characters' inner worlds.
[4 marks]4.
Identify the literary technique in the phrase: 'societal forces and personal limitations can shatter dreams.'
[2 marks]5.
Which character’s feelings are most associated with loneliness in the passage?
[1 mark]Aa) George
Bb) Lennie
Cc) Curley's wife
Dd) Candy
6.
Write a brief explanation of how the theme of dreams contrasts with the reality presented in the passage.
[3 marks]7.
Identify one example of foreshadowing in the passage.
[2 marks]8.
Describe how Steinbeck uses simple language to evoke complex emotional states.
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- 12/31/2025
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