This video explores the context, characters, themes and writing style of John Steinbeck's novella. The narrator discusses the social and economic landscape of the Great Depression and the role of the migrant worker to provide historical context. Other topics include in-depth character analyses of George, Lennie, and Curley's wife, how the central theme of strength and weakness is conveyed throughout the story, and literary devices implemented. Examples of metaphor, flashback, foreshadowing, and dramatic irony are provided.

Originally released by Video Education Australasia, 2014. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 19, 2017.

Of Mice and Men": Overview --(1:58) -- Historical Basis -- (2:06) -- George, Lennie, and Curley's Wife -- (7:42) -- Strength and Weakness -- (6:37) -- Steinbeck's Writing Style -- (5:19) -- Credits: "Of Mice and Men" -- (0:15).