Essay Plan

The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand both the reality of life and the dreams of George and Lennie, you MUST be able to compare the two by using specific examples from the text.

Plan

1 – Introduction

What are you going to do? You are going to compare the reality of life with the dream in the novel.

2 – The Reality Of Life

Consider how the reality of life is shown in the novel.

 Select specific examples i.e. death, violence and despair in the novel.

3 - The Dream

Consider the dream of George and Lennie and why it is important.

Compare how this dreams contrast with the realities of the novel.

4 – Conclusion

Come to a firm conclusion sum up your analysis of the comparison and consider how the reality and the dream contrast in the novel.

REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.