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.
Aphorisms Unplugged: It’s a Cakewalk
T he phrase "It's a cakewalk" is typically used to mean something so easy success is certain. But the origins of this folk form are anything but easy. All too often the context of popular expressions has been forgotten. Their original message is typically richer and more profound than our contemporary interpretation. This Book is Banned proffers a... Read More.
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