What is the importance of the setting in Of Mice and Men?

We know
setting to mean where the story takes place. In , the action happens at the
ranch and the land surround it. We should also remember that time and geographic location are
also important elements of setting. Aside from the specific locations, such as Crooks' room, the
general time period and part of the world can tell us important information.

A specific date is not given, but the story takes place during the 1930s (and it was
published in 1937). The ranch is located in the Salinas Valley, south of Soledad, California.
This is important because it tells us the story is set during America's Great Depression. This
information is important to the context of the story. The economic turmoil left many people poor
and out of work. Many traveled west in search of work and a better life.

The
setting is important because it gives us context for the story. This helps us understand what
the characters were going through.