Of Mice and Men Introduction

1. Describe two social or economic hardships faced by migrant workers in California during the Great Depression, as depicted in the video.

2. Explain how the historical context of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl contributed to the themes of loneliness and the search for the American Dream in *Of Mice and Men*.

3. The video mentions that *Of Mice and Men* has been frequently challenged and banned. Why do you think a book about this time period and these themes would be considered controversial?