For a moment the place was lifeless, and then two men emerged from the path and came into the opening by the green pool.
They had walked in single file down the path, and even in the open one stayed behind the other. Both were dressed in denim trousers and in denim coats with brass buttons. Both wore black, shapeless hats and both carried tight blanket rolls slung over their shoulders. The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose. Behind him walked his opposite, a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes, with wide, sloping shoulders; and he walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws. His arms did not swing at his sides, but hung loosely.
The first man stopped short in the clearing, and the follower nearly ran over him. He took off his hat and wiped the sweat-band with his forefinger and snapped the moisture off. His huge companion dropped his blankets and flung himself. (1.2-4)
Sound familiar? Kind of like the pictures, right? In writing, compare and contrast this opening section from Of Mice and Men to the pictures you analyzed in class. What does the text and the photographs show us about the 1930s? Be specific!
The picture is black and white you can also see two horses they are traveling as you can see the horses are full with stuff i can see two people the background is a dry land you can see that life was horrible no cars to make traveling easy.
You made some great observations about the details of the picture! Be sure to answer each question in the prompt in the future. I like that you noticed how dry the land was and how the horses were carrying so many things. Do you think these people were each others' equals? Or does one seem to be more important of well of than the other? How about in the story Of Mice and Men? Does one of the characters seem to be in charge or more dominant? What details make you feel this way?
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