At the beginning of the book info, you should have read the
poem titled "To a Mouse". This poem is where Steinbeck got the
title for "Of Mice and Men".
In a paragraph of 5-7 long sentences, talk about how this stanza
from the poem applies to the book. Then tell of a time when
your own "best laid schemes" went "askew". (10 pts.)
But Mouse, you are not alone,
In proving foresight may be vain:
The best laid schemes of mice and men
Go often askew,
And leave us nothing but grief and pain,
For promised joy!
poem titled "To a Mouse". This poem is where Steinbeck got the
title for "Of Mice and Men".
In a paragraph of 5-7 long sentences, talk about how this stanza
from the poem applies to the book. Then tell of a time when
your own "best laid schemes" went "askew". (10 pts.)
But Mouse, you are not alone,
In proving foresight may be vain:
The best laid schemes of mice and men
Go often askew,
And leave us nothing but grief and pain,
For promised joy!
