This document provides background information on author John Steinbeck and his classic novel Of Mice and Men. It discusses that Steinbeck was born in 1902 in California, wrote Of Mice and Men and other famous works, and was of German descent. It also defines vocabulary words from the novel like bemused, douse, stilted, and others, giving examples of how each word is used in context. Major themes of the book like labor, friendship, and the American Dream are also mentioned.

1. Of Mice and
Men
By John Stienbeck

2. John Stienbeck
 Born: Febuary 27th 1902 in California
 Died at age 66
 Wrote the book Of Mice and Men, Wrath of
grapes and many more.
 Descends from Germany
 Was buried Salanis California cemetery.

3. Of mice and men's
Vocabulary
 Bemused: preoccupied: How it is used in
a sentence? I'm sorry Mr. McMahon I am
quiet bemused at the moment.
 Douse: Wet something with water or
liquids: How it is used in a sentence?
Lennie Doused himself with liquids after he
was punched in the face, so he can cool
off.

4. Of mice and men Vocabulary.
 Stilted: Style of writing: George wrote his
will in a very stilted manner.
 Appraise: consider in comprehensive
way. John cena Appraised bray Wyatt's
offer.

5. Of mice and men Vocabulary.
 Dabble: feed to the bottom. Lennie
dabbled his big paw, in the water
 Cringe: To draw back in fear: Curly
cringed as Lennie broke his hand.

6. Of mice and men Vocabulary
 Snivel: Cry of whine while snuffling. Lennie
gave a little snivel after being punched in
the face, by curly.
 Pugnacious: Tough and Callous by virtue:
His glance to his apponet was very
pugnacious.

7. Of mice and men Vocabulary
 Writhe: to move in a twisting motion. Curly
wife writhed to be free from Lennie's
grasp.
 Scuttle: An entrance equipped with a
hatch. Lennie Farley scuttled out of the
room.
 Gingerly: To have with caution. Curly
stepped gingerly closer.
 Scoffed: Laugh with contempt.

8. Labor Works

9. FreindShip

10. American Dream