Many of Steinbeck's books took place in the world of migrant workers in California. Of Mice and Men follows two such drifters, Lennie and George, and recounts their peculiar difficulties and unusual bond. It is a sweet, sad, and moving American story and one of Steinbeck's greatest works.

This concise supplement to Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men helps students understand the overall structure of the work, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.