George kills Lennie for this reason
What is mercy
Why is Curley's wife so lonely?
Curley wont let her talk to anybody
This word was a STAMPword twice; to reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on
What is curtail?
Who does Lennie kill that leads to his death?
Who is Curley's wife?
This is, ironically, Lennie's last name
What is Small?
Who experiences the most solitude on the ranch?
Crooks / Curley's Wife
This text takes place during this decade
What are the 1930's?
This type of fish also references a person who fishes with a rod and line
What is angler?
Lennie accidentally kills this sort of animal
What is a dog?
The rabbits represent this aspect of Lennie's character
What is his innocence?
How does the Great Depression affect the characters' dreams?
Unnecessary; especially through being more than enough
Whose gun is used to kill Lennie?
Carlson
How does Candy's dog symbolize the fate of those who are old or disabled?
It is put down once it stops being useful. We treat those who are no longer able to work porly.
Briefly describe the symbolic nature of Solitaire
A dominant recurring theme- such as an idea, melody, or phrase, repeated many times throughout a book, story, or opera
What is leitmotif?
What is the name of the lake that Lennie and George are supposed to come back to?
What is the Salinas river?
DAILY DOUBLE
Describe the symbolism of Curley's Wife's name
Answers may vary
Daily Double
Describe how any character BESIDES CROOKS AND CURLEY'S WIFE depict lonliness.
Answers may vary.
This word is usually followed by "circumstances"; "requiring immediate aid or action"
What is exigent?