Vocabulary 1
What does mimic mean?
To copy
What does relish mean?
To enjoy something greatly
Characterization: How does Steinbeck characterize Lennie as both innocent and dangerous?
Steinbeck shows Lennie as innocent through his childlike behavior, but dangerous because he cannot control his physical strength.
Describe George's physical and mental characteristics.
Short but strong, sharp features, and intelligent
In chapter one, George tells Lennie that he could have a good life and a lady if he didn't travel with Lennie. Why would George choose to stay anyways?
He needs companionship, and he truly cares about Lennie.
What does unaware mean?
To not know something
What does dousing mean?
Pouring a large amount of liquid on something
Setting: How does the setting of the ranch contribute to the characters’ loneliness?
The isolated ranch separates the workers from society and makes it difficult for them to form meaningful relationships.
Describe Lennie's physical and mental characteristics.
Huge and strong, but not very intelligent. He is also forgetful.
Why did Curley want to fight Lennie?
Curley is a proud man that wants authority.
Since Lennie is taller and bigger than him, Curley feels that his own dominance and authority is being diminished.
What does elaborate mean?
To explain further
What does indicate mean?
To point out
Symbolism: What does the dream of owning a farm symbolize for George and Lennie?
The farm symbolizes freedom, independence, and hope for a better life.
Describe Slim's physical and mental characteristics.
Thin but strong, very intelligent, friendly, a great worker, easy to talk to and get along with
Why did Carlson shoot Candy's dog?
He was smelly and old.
What does quiver mean?
To shake slightly
What does ominously mean?
Doing something in a way that suggests something bad is going to happen
Foreshadowing: How does the incident with the puppy foreshadow Lennie’s actions toward Curley’s wife?
Both incidents involve Lennie accidentally killing something because he cannot control his strength, foreshadowing Curley’s wife’s death.
Describe Curley's physical and mental characteristics
Short but handy/strong, proud, anger issues
Why did Lennie kill Curley's wife?
He was touching her hair and got frightened when she struggled, so he held on and shook her to make her stop struggling. He didn't realize that his actions would hurt her.
What does morosely mean?
Sad/gloomy
What does pugnacious mean?
AND
What does skeptical mean?
Quick to argue or fight
Having doubts about something
Foreshadowing: How does the opening scene by the river foreshadow the ending of Of Mice and Men?
The opening scene foreshadows the ending because George tells Lennie to return to the river if he gets into trouble, which is exactly where George finds Lennie before his death.
Describe Curley's Wife's physical and mental characteristics.
Pretty but flirtatious
How does Lennie’s inability to control his strength create conflict in the novel?
Lennie’s inability to control his strength causes major conflicts, including the death of Curley’s wife, which ultimately destroys his and George’s dream of owning a farm.