Character Activities for "Of Mice and Men"

Do all work by Tuesday at 6:00 please. Write two short paragraphs, one on the protagonists and the other on your assigned character.

For the protagonists, Lennie or George, explain one of either man's traits based on a single scene (2-3 minutes of screen time). Give an example of an action or gesture that helps to communicate the trait. (150 word maximum)

For your assigned character choose one of the topics below (150 word maximum):

Comment on the way the character is introduced to us in the movie and how that introduction helps us get to know that character’s personality.

Write an interior monologue (what a character might be thinking) during a scene where the character is silent (speaks no dialogue for a minute or more).

Give an example of any repeated actions or gestures made by the character and how these help to communicate a trait of character to the viewers.

LINK to a copy of the script for Of Mice and Men