If you're here, chances are you are reading and studying John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men. You might also be struggling a bit to understand some of the vocabulary, allusions, and idioms you find there. Hopefully, this web site can help!
This web site is designed to be an annotative guide to the novel (annotations are notes that explain things). As you travel through the site, you'll find hundreds of definitions to help you get more out of your reading. There are also numerous pictures and web links to further enhance your study. Explore, learn, and have fun!
How to use this site...
Click on any one of the chapter links in the frame on the left. There you'll first find a short synopsis of the chapter. You'll also find phrases and sentences from the book that contain words that you may have had trouble understanding.
Click on any of the highlighted words, and you'll be taken to a glossary page where you'll be able to find the word's definition. Be sure to scroll through the entire chapter page -- you'll also find help with allusions (references to various people, things, geographical locations, etc.) and idioms (expressions).
Where does the title come from? What is Curley's wife's name? Where can I find examples of symbolism and foreshadowing in the novel? Can you help me prepare for the GCSE exam? Find the answer to these and other frequently asked questions by reading the FAQs.