Of Mice and Men Anticipation Guide
Anticipation Guide for Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck – CCE9 Haro
Name________________________________________ Date___________________
1. Does believing that an unhappy situation is temporary make it more bearable? Why?
2. What causes people to become bullies? Do we all bully others at some point?
3. Are male friendships more prone to ending because of competition than female friendships? Why?
4. Is it more acceptable for women to love their female friends than it is for men to love their male friends?
5. Which feeling hurts most: grief, anger, resentment, jealousy or loneliness? Why?
6. Under what conditions do you think people’s wildest dreams come true?
7. Can any person overcome oppression if they try hard enough? Why?
8. Do you think all people have a chance to live the American ideal? Why?
9. Do you believe there are times when mercy killing can be justified?
10. Is loyalty the most important thing about being a friend?
11. Is it difficult to live according to the rule “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you”? When? Why?
12. Does everything we do have a purpose, even if we don’t know what it is?
13. How does prejudice influence a person’s self-esteem?
14. Is it inevitable that one person has more power than the other in a friendship or other relationship? Why?
15. If someone is about to suffer great pain, is it acceptable to end their lives prematurely?
Anticipation Guide for Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck – CCE9 Haro
Name________________________________________ Date___________________
1. Does believing that an unhappy situation is temporary make it more bearable? Why?
2. What causes people to become bullies? Do we all bully others at some point?
3. Are male friendships more prone to ending because of competition than female friendships? Why?
4. Is it more acceptable for women to love their female friends than it is for men to love their male friends?
5. Which feeling hurts most: grief, anger, resentment, jealousy or loneliness? Why?
6. Under what conditions do you think people’s wildest dreams come true?
7. Can any person overcome oppression if they try hard enough? Why?
8. Do you think all people have a chance to live the American ideal? Why?
9. Do you believe there are times when mercy killing can be justified?
10. Is loyalty the most important thing about being a friend?
11. Is it difficult to live according to the rule “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you”? When? Why?
12. Does everything we do have a purpose, even if we don’t know what it is?
13. How does prejudice influence a person’s self-esteem?
14. Is it inevitable that one person has more power than the other in a friendship or other relationship? Why?
15. If someone is about to suffer great pain, is it acceptable to end their lives prematurely?