What is the important characteristic of the opening paragraph? What is the paragraph's purpose?

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Chapter 1

Asked by johnny s #265447 on 10/28/2012 9:06 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/28/2012 9:40 AM

Answered by Aslan on 10/28/2012 9:40 AM

The important characteristics is that it establishes character of our protagonists (George and Lennie) plus time and place (setting).