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!

Bag man on road

This passage in the beginning of the story makes me think of the second picture we viewed during class. The fact that he is alone on a desolate road shows that the 1930’s were a very depressing time. He is carrying a bag that probably contains his valuables because during the 1930s they were always on the road looking for jobs. According to the text the two males were wearing “denim trousers and in denim coats with brass buttons, both wore black, shapeless hats” this shows that their appearance reflected on the amount of money they were given.

This paragraph also reminds me of the 4^th picture we saw during class. It demonstrates that there are multiple job opportunities while walking on the highway. The placement of this sign shows that many people traveled to find work and worked on plantations.