'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck GCSE Revision | Plot, Context, Characters & Themes Explained!

Studying John Steinbeck's novella 'Of Mice and Men'? Check out our revision summary video on the story's plot, context, characters and themes!

0:00 Introduction
0:45 PLOT SUMMARY
3:04 THE GREAT DEPRESSION
6:44 THE DUST BOWL
9:03 HOLLYWOOD
11:25 JIM CROW LAWS
13:37 GEORGE
14:28 LENNIE
15:54 SLIM
18:06 CURLEY'S WIFE
19:23 CROOKS
21:32 CARLSON
22:16 THE AMERICAN DREAM
27:08 SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

[lolboom]

Listen for anyone taking their exam now or in a couple years, staying up late panicking isn’t effective I passed with a 9 and can personally tell you I though I was gonna fail. You have to remember even if you slept through the classes or didn’t show up at all that you’ve come to far to be panicking or worrying. Instead think about this, what does the marking want, it wants you to explain and evaluate. Your quotes dont have to be anything to do with that specific character as long as you can change it into that. (For example “Get him Lennie” which is a command made by George reveals the personality traits and social standing of candy as candy did not make any commands or remarks during the fight, this shows how timid candy was which is re instated later when his dog gets shot. This makes candy stand out from men like Carlson but also reminds us that candy is still held back by his disabilities due to 1930’s American mindsets. ) It’s obscure stuff like that. You don’t need to revise all the quotes and loose sleep, you need to drink water keep the thoughts in the back of your head and force yourself to sleep. I hope this helps

[KMWeir]

That was fantastic. I read this book and after reading it, I knew I needed to ‘work it out.’ As a writer, I felt there was so much more to this novella than the simple story. I didn’t realize how much was there, though. I appreciate this. I’m truly amazed at Steinbeck’s talent.

[najeemorris]

Thank you so much for this. I was looking for a summary before i start school and this is very well done. The facts that you not only have character but you have themes which is what many fail to have. THANK YOU

[sivaguhanjigadswaran]

i love your online course - thanks so much for all the help from it. i wanted to ask that do you have any predictions of what could come up this year for of mice and men? thanks a lot!

[Emisblog]

Such an amazing and helpful video! I have JC mocks in a week and I really struggle to find good English analysis videos, but this is just amazing thank you!

[maddierose]

I think I’ve watched your video about 5 times to be honest, it was so helpful for me in mocks and I have my first gcse English Literature paper this morning, thank you for making this and wish me luck! 🤞

[emileeeeeee]

thanks to you, i got an A* with 66/70 🙏🏻

[jswa]

my exam is tomorrow and i’m resorting to listening to this because i cannot focus for the love of me 🥲🥲🥲

[BozifMakesKits]

As a homeschooler, these videos are absolutely invaluable! I truly appreciate them and couldn't have done without them; thanks!

[Wonkee]

Thank you very much for this, it's helped me a lot!

[heisytrikis]

Thank you so much for this! I just finished reading the book, since I'm not from the states I don't really know a lot about their history and I couldn't understand all the context.

[tachi]

Exam Tuesday let's do some extra revision lol (got 6 hours English revision tomorrow as well)

[joe_coys]

Watching this the night before having not read the book and my exam is tomorrow. Will let u guys know if I pass.

[lochlynmckeown]

I have my GCSE tomorrow so thanks for the help

[joshgabra]

To get all of the Context marks in this, whats the best way to structure an answer. I am really stuck and stressed about it

[That_FortniteKid]

interhigh? Hello you know who you are we meet again 👀

[josephineanna]

This wonderful, thank you. I love that fact that you also give a brief description of other historical events, Jim Crow, Great Depression etc, it helps to explain so much about the novella

[MS-jghi]

Thank you so much! I brought your online course for Edexcel IGCSE, and I have to say, it's sooo goood!! Love your enthusiasm in the teaching :)

[mustafaahmed]

@first rate tutors what shocks me is that you discuss the character of Carlson but don't include Crooks who is one of the main characters in the novel? Odd

[firegb]

my test is tomorrow... wish me luck :)