Characters
This character is small and quick-witted, and looks out for his larger companion.
Who is George?
This is what Lennie did in Weed, forcing him and George to flee town.
What is grabbing/refusing to let go of her dress?
This is the thing George and Lennie are chasing.
What is a small farm/piece of land?
This is the part of T-E-E where you state your claim.
What is the Topic Sentence?
This is the time period the novel is set in.
What is the 1930s (the Great Depression)?
This ranch hand is respected by everyone and described as a "prince" among the men.
Who is Slim?
This is the location George and Lennie camp at the very start of the book, before reaching the ranch.
What is the clearing by the river (the Salinas River)?
This is the animal Lennie is most excited about tending on their future farm.
What are rabbits?
This is the question you should silently ask yourself right after writing your evidence.
What is "So what?"
This is the state where the ranch is located.
What is California?
This older ranch hand lost his hand in an accident and owns an aging dog.
Who is Candy?
This is Carlson's stated justification for wanting to shoot Candy's dog.
What is the dog is old, smelly, useless, and suffering?
This is the phrase George often uses when reciting the dream, describing how they'll finally live "off the fatta the—"
What is "land"?
In the example I gave you about George protecting Lennie, this was the actual evidence quote that I used.
What is "You gonna be sick like you was last night"?
This is the writing technique Steinbeck uses at the start of the novel, focusing on the river, trees, and animals before any character speaks.
What is extended description (of setting)?