Racism
Is racism more blunt now or in the 1930's
1930's
What do the men on the farm refer to Curley's wife as?
a "Tramp", a "Tart" and a "looloo"
Which ranch hand has an ancient dog that gets shot?
Candy.
Who carried the dead mouse in their pocket?
Lennie is the one with the dead mouse in his pocket
Definition of Racism
prejudice,discrimination,antagonism.
Why do you believe Crooks is treated differently in these chapters.
Because of his appearance.
Why does Curley's Wife not have a name?
Curley's wife does not have a name because she does not have her own identity.
Why does Carson want to shoot the dog in the first place?
That the boss will soon fire him and force him off the ranch because of his age
Why did the boys get chased out of weed?
Lennie is a lover of soft things and stroked the fabric of a girls dress and wouldn't let go.
Which decade does the setting in the book "Of Mice & Men" take place?
1930's
Who is the only Black person in this story.
Crooks
Why does Curley's wife present herself as a temptation of female sexuality in a male-dominated world?
Sadly, She is just desperate for attention because she desires to have a name and be someone with a purpose.
What is Candy afraid of?
That the boss will soon fire him and force him off the ranch because of his age
Why did Lennie try to keep the dead mouse?
Lennie's aunt Clara used to give him a mice to pet also it gives him comfort to pet soft things.
Name this Character
"Well hello there, handsome. Let me tell you about how I was almost an actress. You say you like silk and velvet, do you? Here, why don't you run your big strong hands through my soft hair. Hey, don't pull!"
Curleys Wife
Fill in the blank.
"Come on in and set a while,"
______ Said. "Long as you won't get out and leave me alone, you might as well set down."
Crooks
Does "Steinbeck" portray Curley's wife as a villain or a victim?
"Steinbeck" depicts Curley's wife not as a villain, but rather a victim.
An example of Candy dog being put down is a glimpse of what might happen to Candy in the future.
What literary Term describes this???
Foreshadowing.
What was Georges answer to the boss for Lennie being slow?
He got kicked in the head by a horse as a kid.
Describe 1 or more flat characters in the story , why?
Lennie, Crooks, Curley, and Slim tend to be those that grow very little (or not at all) throughout the story.
Why do you think the write "Steinbeck" chooses to write about racism so extensively.
Racism was a very controversial issue the time the novel was set.
What does Curley’s wife’s confession of her unhappy life and ruined dreams do?
Make her seem far more human and vulnerable
What do you think is the reason "Steinbeck" chose to depict the manner in which the elderly were treated in the story. Mainly speaking of Candy?
The depression had just hit in the time the novel was set and the already retired had lost all their life savings. They were left with nothing as well as being unable to work.
What did George say he'd do if he were related to Lennie?
He'd shoot himself
What year does the state of California grant women the right to vote?
1911