Notes
What year was this story written?
1937
Which character is known for having a terrible temper and wants to fight everyone?
Curley
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Boston Celtics with 18
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Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, L.A. Rams, etc.
Lennie’s escape through the barn wall (“like it was paper”) and crushing Curley's arm ("like a twig") emphasizes his:
Superhuman physical power
Which character is known for his immense strength and child like demeaner?
Lennie Small
What does George Milton represent in this story?
Represents the struggle for personal dreams during tough times
What does Curley's wife reveal about her past dreams?
She hoped to be a Hollywood actress
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The setter
When Lennie kills the puppy, his first concern is
That George won't let him tend rabbits
Which Character is known for being extremely lonely throughout the story?
Curley's wife
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A batter striking out "looking," meaning they were called out on strikes without swinging at the third strike.
In the book when Curley's wife says, "That ain't a house. It's a cage," what does this reveal about her psychological state?
She feels trapped in her marriage
The dead puppy symbolizes about Lennie?
The inevitability of Lennie's destructive nature
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Albedo
What is a migrant worker?
Someone who travels from town to town looking for work
What does Lennie symbolize in this story?
Symbolizes the vulnerability of those with disabilities.
Identify and analyze the *internal* conflict Curley's wife faces when she talks about Curley. What does this conflict suggest about her love for Curley?
This shows she does not love Curley, she is just with him because she has no one else
After Lennie kills Curley's wife, what does the blood-red sunset at the end of chapter 5 symbolize?
The violence to come upon Lennie
George’s silence when Curley accuses him of allowing Lennie to kill others (“George didn’t answer”) implies:
His guilt for failing to prevent the tragedy
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Passed in 1917, established vocational Agriculture in schools
What are the two main themes in this story?
- The American Dream
- Friendship
The confrontation between Lennie and Curley's wife primarily explores the theme of:
The Powerful and powerlessness
Chapter 4 ends with the simile "like a fist pulled back, ready to strike." How does this image connect to broader patterns of violence in the novel?
It shows how violence is always imminent in character's lives
Curley's wife describes being treated as an "ornament." How does this metaphor reflect gender roles in 1930s America?
This shows women were valued for appearances, not individuality