“Of Mice and Men” – Setting & Context

Complete the table below with quotations from the first paragraph on pg 38 to
support the comments.

COMMENT QUOTATION
Furnishings are provided for practical
reasons only – there are no luxuries.
Boxes are used both as shelves and as
chairs.
Storage is unsophisticated and limited –
a reflection of the fact that the men
travel lightly and have very few personal
possessions.
It is a basic building. We get the sense
that it would not be comfortable.
The men’s belongings relate to health
and, for some, small items of clothing.
This shows us the sadness of the men’s
lives as they still want to take pride in
themselves.

EXTENSION: In your book describe what you think it would be like to live in
the bunk house.