John Steinbeck's life is reflected in his novels, primarily Of Mice and Men, and The Grapes of Wrath. ... Of Mice and Men also reflected Steinbeck's personal experiences. ... Of Mice and Men is set entirely in this part of California and Steinbeck goes into great detail in the novel to describe it. ... John Steinbeck's experiences in his relationships with women were reflected in his novel Of Mice and Men. ... Many aspects of John Steinbeck's life can be found in his novels, importantly, Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath. ...

• Word Count: 1509
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

His books, especially The Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men are reflections of what really went on in the 1930's, politically, economically, as well as socially. ... Of Mice and Men concerns itself with the story of Lennie Small and George Milton, two poor workers in the Salinas River Valley. ... In Of Mice and Men, the economical climate seems less harsh, although that is simply relative to the plight of the Joads. ... Racism against blacks is especially evident in Of Mice and Men, in which Crooks, a black disfigured man, is forced to live in a different place than all the other whit...

• Word Count: 1752
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School