Of Mice and Men Introduction
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Objective
I can analyze the social and economic conditions of the Great Depression and their impact on the characters in *Of Mice and Men*.
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Practice
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Describe two social or economic hardships faced by migrant workers in California during the Great Depression, as depicted in the video.
Explain how the historical context of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl contributed to the themes of loneliness and the search for the American Dream in *Of Mice and Men*.
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Exit ticket
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“According to the video, how did the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl lead to a competitive job market in California, and how did this affect the migrant workers described in *Of Mice and Men*? The video mentions the existence of "Hoovervilles" and squalid labor camps. How did these living conditions contribute to the themes of loneliness and desperation experienced by characters in *Of Mice and Men*?”
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