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Journey of Love and Loss in Steinbeck's The Red Pony

Explore the realism of human suffering and everyday life in John Steinbeck's The Red Pony, shaped by his experiences growing up on a farm in Salinas, CA during the Great Depression. Discover the beauty and hardships of the California Galiban Mountains as a key element in this coming-of-age, episodic novella that may challenge animal lovers. Delve into the themes of maturity and life events that shape us.

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Journey of Love and Loss in Steinbeck's The Red Pony

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  1. Please do now • In your journal, describe an experience with an animal you’ve loved.

  2. Steinbeck’sThe Red Pony English II Mrs. McLeod

  3. John Steinbeck • Authored Of Mice and Men, Grapes of Wrath, The Pearl, East of Eden • Realist • Human suffering • Everyday life • Books often combine “land” and “human heart” • The Red Pony shaped by his own experiences • Grew up on farm in Salinas, CA • Exposed to life’s harsh realities • Lived through Great Depression 1902-1968

  4. Setting a Key Element Beauty and safety of the California Galiban Mountains…

  5. Setting a Key Element Combined with the isolation and harsh realities of farm living during the Great Depression.

  6. The Red Pony EPISODIC NOVELLA What does this mean?

  7. The Red Pony • A “coming-of-age” story—what does this mean? • Realistic, at times gruesome—may be difficult for animal lovers—why might this be necessary? • What kinds of life events make us mature?

  8. Homework • Print out study guide off my blog and bring to class each day—this will count as a participation grade • Vocabulary Homework due Friday, 3/155

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