Of mice and men presentation-Chapter one
At the start of chapter one the setting is tranquil, there are many animals to show that the humans will not be welcome when they arrive. The animals seem to own the valley.
(OHP EXAMPLES OF ANIMALS)
* Because the lizard is small it would need to be very quiet and peaceful for it to make a 'Skittering' sound.
** The rabbits are obviously very confident with the surroundings, which shows that humans do not go there often. The rabbits are a recurring theme in 'Of mice and men'
*** Deer are generally very timid animals around humans so, again, like the rabbits it proves the absence of human life and it's effects on the wildlife.
Steinbeck also uses a lot of natural colours that make the setting calm and harmonious. There are 'Deep greens' of the trees, 'Golden foothill slopes' and 'Yellow sands'. These colours do not clash with each other and help contribute to the almost utopian environment.
At the start of chapter one the setting is tranquil, there are many animals to show that the humans will not be welcome when they arrive. The animals seem to own the valley.
(OHP EXAMPLES OF ANIMALS)
* Because the lizard is small it would need to be very quiet and peaceful for it to make a 'Skittering' sound.
** The rabbits are obviously very confident with the surroundings, which shows that humans do not go there often. The rabbits are a recurring theme in 'Of mice and men'
*** Deer are generally very timid animals around humans so, again, like the rabbits it proves the absence of human life and it's effects on the wildlife.
Steinbeck also uses a lot of natural colours that make the setting calm and harmonious. There are 'Deep greens' of the trees, 'Golden foothill slopes' and 'Yellow sands'. These colours do not clash with each other and help contribute to the almost utopian environment.