Understanding Social Issues in Steinbeck's Novel
Explore the various social issues present in Steinbeck's novel, beyond the American Dream, such as racism, sexism, and ageism. Delve into how characters like Curley, Curley's Wife, Crooks, Slim, and Candy symbolize these societal issues, offering a thought-provoking analysis on how Steinbeck portrays American society.
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LO: What factors in American Society can I relate to the novel? The American Dream is not the only issue you can relate to Steinbeck s novel. What other issues exist in society? Think about what you see in the news. Race Issues in society
LO: What factors in American Society can I relate to the novel? Re-cap Section 2. Summarise in 6 bullet points what happens/who we meet.
LO: What factors in American Society can I relate to the novel? What social issues might the characters introduced on the ranch symbolise? The Boss Curley s Wife Curley Crooks Slim Candy
LO: What factors in American Society can I relate to the novel? Character Curley Issue they represent in society Has wealth handed to him. 1. Could he be seen as a victim? Quotes The Boss Top of the hierarchy and holds all the wealth the men s dream is to be their own boss. Short, quick steps of a fat- legged man (page 42) turned abruptly (page 44) 1. Has he fulfilled the American Dream? 2. Why is he nameless? Curley s Wife Sexism Crooks Racism he is outcast from the other men in his own buck. Called a nigger and beaten up. Candy Old Age
LO: What factors in American Society can I relate to the novel? How does Steinbeck use his characters to suggest issues within American society? Example: Steinbeck uses the character of Curley s Wife to convey the sexism in America at the time. This can be seen through her lack of name. Through referring to her as Curley s wife it implies that she is owned by a man and that this ownership defines who she is as a person/character. Steinbeck doesn t allow the reader to discover her name to highlight that woman lacked rights and were merely possessions in America at the time. Success Criteria: Your point discusses which character conveys which issue. Your quote is evidence for this. You look at a word or technique in the quote. You explain what Steinbeck is saying about American society. Challenge: You consider an alternative reading of your quote.
LO: What factors in American Society can I relate to the novel? Success Criteria: Your point discusses which character conveys which issue. Your quote is evidence for this. You look at a word or technique in the quote. You explain what Steinbeck is saying about American society. Highlight or underline where you have met the success criteria. What could you improve? Challenge: You consider an alternative reading of your quote.
Homework: Answer the questions on page 36 of your text. Q1-5. These should be answered in full paragraphs and you should try to use quotes in your answers.
