Of Mice and Men Character Relationships

This engaging and FREE Of Mice and Men characterization activity will help students identify internal and external conflicts between characters and its impact on character relationships. This activity is applicable for the entire book and multiple characters!

Students will:

- Learn the difference between an internal and an external conflict.
- Identify examples of conflicts in the novel.
- Explain how the conflict is impacting the relationship between specific characters.
 

RESOURCE BREAKDOWN

Print and digital versions available!

- PDF
- Google™ Slides
 

Lesson Pages:

1. Info sheet

Defining internal and external conflict
 
2. Activity sheet

Chart where students have to identify:

- The character relationship
- The conflict that is impacting their relationship
- The type of conflict it is (internal vs. external)
- Explanation of how the conflict is impacting the relationship
- Evidence to support their findings.
 
3. Character Relationship Ideas

A list of potential character relationships can focus on. For example, George and Lennie, Curley's Wife and Crooks, etc.
 
4. Answer Key

An example for both an internal and external conflict and how it impacts a specific character relationship in the novel.
 

FILE FORMAT

File Type: PDF & Google Slides
Editable: No

Total Pages: 13
Content Pages: 6