George
What is George's relationship to Lennie?
Caretaker and best friend
What do you think happened to Lennie's aunt?
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This word starts with a j and describes how Curley feels towards his wife
Jealousy
Define contemplate
Lennie hesitated, backed away, looked wildly at the brush line as though he contemplated running for his freedom.
What is to consider as a possiblity?
How does George's character represent the struggles of the working class?
What is he demonstrates the pressures and burdens faced by those trying to survive during the Great Depression?
Why does Lennie like to pet soft things?
What is it provides him comfort and happiness?
How does Curley's wife challenge the men on the farm?
They are afraid to talk to her as per Curley's anger
Define "drone"
Lennie droned to himself softly, “I ain’t gonna say nothin’ .
What is to talk in a monotonous voice?
What is George's dream for the future?
What is to own a piece of land where he and Lennie can live independently?
Explain how Lennie's actions ultimately lead to tragic outcomes in the story.
What is his inability to control his strength leads to accidental harm?
This character remains unnamed throughout the text
Define "lumbered"
Lennie lumbered to his feet and disappeared in the brush.
Move heavily or clumsily
How does George's character evolve throughout the novel?
What is he goes from being solely responsible for Lennie to making a heartbreaking decision for his wellbeing?
How does George feel about taking care of Lennie?
What is he feels a sense of responsibility and love, but also frustration?
What are the implications of Curley and his wife’s relationship?
Curley is insecure and controlling
Define "occupant"
Over each bunk there was nailed an apple box with the opening forward so that it made two shelves for the personal belongings of the occupant of the bunk.
Someone who lives at a particular place for a long period.
What is George's big moral dillema?
Killing his best friend
Discuss Lennie's relationship with the concept of the American Dream.
What is he embodies the hope for a better future, yet is unable to grasp it due to his limitations?
Discuss the impact of Curley and his wife’s actions on the overall tragedy of the story.
Caused Lennie's death indirectly
Define scourge
“Says ‘positively kills lice, roaches and other scourges.’
Something that causes misery or death; a vermin