John steinbeck chooses to name his novel of mice and men. which of the following best explains why he chose this title for his novel about events that occurred during the great depression? a. the popular song from which it was taken pokes fun at alliteration. b. the robert burns poem, from which it was taken, contrasts the differences between little mice and adult men. c. the essay from which it was taken admonishes men to grow up. d. the robert burns poem, from which it is taken, deals with the disappointment that results when well-made plans fail.