Of Mice and Men: A Regular Greek Tragedy
G reek tragedies were intended to promote public discussion about how their society could avoid the same tragic mistakes the play deals with. What societal plight is Steinbeck warning us about? Maybe Steinbeck’s dog Toby knew Of Mice and Men would become one of the most challenged books when he “made confetti” of the first draft.[1] Probably not.... Read More.
Of Mice and Men Discussion Guide – A few conversation starters
Use this discussion guide to inspire in-depth thinking, and jump-start a conversation about John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men. There’s plenty here to set your mental wheels in motion. What is the meaning of the novella’s title? . It’s often said that the mouse in the Robert Burns poem that gives Of Mice and Men its name, represents the... Read More.
Berlin’s Third Gender: targeted in the first Nazi book burning.
T oday is the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. And, the significance of that moment in history is undeniable. But, especially on this day, it's important to remember that Stonewall is a “development in a longer arc of queer-rights advocacy, research, and activism.”[1] And that arc begins with the world’s first gay activist group, established in 1897 by Magnus... Read More.
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