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Exploring Power Dynamics and Character Relationships in "Of Mice and Men"

In today's lesson, we explore the concept of power as depicted in John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men". Students will define power, identify what makes individuals powerful, and discuss character dynamics, including Slim, Curley, Lennie, and others. As the week progresses, we will focus on completing the reading, analyzing themes of power over the weak, and engaging with new vocabulary. Please pay attention to due dates for missing journals and assignments throughout the next 27 weeks.

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Exploring Power Dynamics and Character Relationships in "Of Mice and Men"

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  1. It’s a Tuesday… Today we will talk about power…

  2. Do Now How do you define power? What makes someone powerful? Explain your answer.

  3. Information • Missing Journals and Do Nows - every week for the next 27 weeks - pay attention to due dates • New Vocabulary Unit • Finish OMAM This week - themes - study guides

  4. Altercation – (n.) An angry argument Synonyms – quarrel, dispute, squabble Antonyms – agreement, accord Curley stormed into the barn searching for Slim, after a few minutes, the other men could hear the altercation between the two of them.

  5. Cherubic – (adj.) resembling an angel portrayed as a little child, angelic Synonyms – beatific, seraphic Antonyms – impish, devilish, diabolic, fiendish Lennie had a cherubic appearance when he was playing with the puppy in the barn.

  6. Other Characters Views… • Do other characters feel this way? - Slim? - Candy? - Lenny? - George? - Curley’s Wife? • Let’s make some guesses here…..

  7. Do Now How do you define power? What makes someone powerful? Explain your answer.

  8. Theme – Power over the Weak • Slim and Curley • Curley and Lennie • Lennie and Curley • Carlson and Candy • Crooks and Lennie • Curley’s Wife and Crooks • Curley’s Wife and the Ranch Hands

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