Comp 1
What is George and Lennie's ultimate dream?
to own a ranch of their own
Why is Crooks isolated from the other men?
his race
synonym: carefully
gingerly
synonyms: nervous; anxious
apprehensive / apprehension
What does the bunkhouse symbolize?
brotherhood / unity
How is the theme of friendship most strongly portrayed?
through George and Lennie's bond
What does Candy regret most?
Letting someone else put his dog down
synonym: confused
bemused
dull and repetitive
monotonous
What does Slim symbolize?
authority and wisdom
What does the death of Candy's dog foreshadow?
Lennie's death
How does Curley's wife show her discontent?
by flirting with the ranch hands
doing something respectfully
reverently
synonyms: comfort; soothe
console
What animal is Lennie frequently compared to?
a dog
What is Lennie's primary physical characteristic?
strength and/or size
How does Curley feel about Slim?
jealous and suspicious
If you pantomime a story, you use only _____.
gestures
There are 4 vocabulary words that similarly mean sad / disappointed. Name 2 of them.
1. morose / morosely
2. dejected / dejectedly
3. crestfallen
4. sullen
What does Steinbeck focus on to depict loneliness in the novel?
Individual characters' struggles
What 2 things does Curley's wife represent?
loneliness and unfulfilled dreams
What does the farm dream symbolize for George and Lennie? (2 things...doesn't have to be the exact words)
freedom and security
synonym: domineering
imperious / imperiously
This word describes Curley's personality several times throughout the story.
pugnacious
What role does the barn play in the book?
setting for pivotal moments