Examine The Nature of Prejudice in ‘Of Mice and Men’ and ‘The Withered Arm’ John Steinbeck was born in Salinas, California. ‘Of Mice and Men’ is also set in Salinas, California, USA, during the depression of America. This was a time of unemployment and economic decline. During the American depression over 3 million people were unemployed. Because of this many workers migrated in order to find work, as work was rare. During the 1930’s (the time …showed first 75 words of 11934 total…

…showed last 75 words of 11934 total…and is therefore forced to be dependant on Farmer Lodge for her income as she still is a dairy maid who works on his land (this is similar to Curley’s Wife in ‘Of Mice and Men’ as she too is economically dependant on a Man.) Rhoda Brook is ageing and Farmer Lodge chooses a younger wife in favour of the ageing dairy maid ( This shows signs of ageism which links to Candy’s predicament