Steinbeck wrote these stories in the 1930s, and they were later collected at the end of The Long Valley in 1938 (Viking Press). Rather, it is comprised of four short stories (“The Gift,” “The Great Mountains,” “The Promise,” and “The Leader of the People”) that are related in theme, symbolism, and characters. Students need to be aware that The Red Pony is not a novel per se. Refer to this photo essay for a visual introduction to the setting of The Red Pony. Through a brief PowerPoint presentation, students will be introduced to John Steinbeck, The Red Pony, its characters, the setting, and the contextual background, including the Great Depression.įor additional photos (for inclusion in a customized PowerPoint presentation) refer to this photo essay of the Great Depression. Be familiar with the context of the novel.
Gain knowledge of the life of John Steinbeck.After viewing the PowerPoint presentation, students will be able to:
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