back in weed
what happened to George and Lennie back in weed
lennie was accused of something bad after feeling a women's dress.
Who holds authority on the real ranch versus the dream one?
on the current ranch the boss holds all of the authority while in the dream one George and Lennie hold all of the authority.
what were the reasons for killing candy's dog
the people on the ranch thought that candy's dog smelt horrible and that it needed to be put out of iyts misery as it was also blind and sick.
was this a small, uneventful fight or was this a violent brawl.
this was an extremely violent fight. curley punches Lennie several times causing blood to run down his face. and Lennie grabs and crushes the bones in curley's hand
stride definition
a long powerful step
why did lennie do what he did back in weed?
due to his mental disorder, he was curious about the texture of the dress.
why is a small ranch their dream ranch and why does it mean so much to them
a small ranch is their dream ranch because they will finally be in authority and it means so much to them because it is all they have ever had.
what was the main problem with killing candy's dog.
the main issue is that candy has had this dog since he was a puppy and killing it would carry a big emotional toll on candy
what is curley insecure about that causes him to pick a fight with Lennie?
curley is insecure about his power as he can't find his wife and because of his small size.
concealing definition
putting or keeping someone or something out of sight hiding.
where did George and Lennie go to hid after the incident back in weed?
they hid in an irrigation ditch.
what animal does lennie want on the ranch and why does this make sense regarding his mental disability
Lennie wants rabbits on the farm which makes sense because he likes the texture and he gets to hold them
What does the killing of Candy’s dog suggest about how society at the time treats people who are thought to be old and weak?
where did the fight take place
the fight took place inside the bunkhouse
cowering definition
ringing or moving backward defensively in fear
what was Lennie's punishment for the incident back in weed
he was forced to leave the town after getting chased by a lynching mob.
Why is having a dream so important to George and Lennie when their reality is so different?
Because giving them a dream creates something to work towards and allows them to track their progress.
how is candy's dog a metaphor for candy.
similair to candy's dog, candy is getting very old and he even says to himself that he would be better off dead
why does curley pick a fight with Lennie even though Lennie Is physically much bigger than he is
curley picks a fight with lennie not because of his physical size but because he knows that Lennie's an easy target due to his mental disability
derision definiton
to mock or ridicule someone
Why does George ultimately decide to stay with Lennie despite the legal and and physical burdens and dangers it brings to his life?
because George and Lennie have a very deep relationship and a sense of loyalty. they are also their only friends in life. and finally because he made a promise to Lennie's aunt Clara to keep him safe.
Do you really think that George and Lennie’s dream ranch is realistic or does it just further prove their current desperation to escape their current lives?
the dream ranch becomes a realistic idea because they both make 50$ a month and the dream ranch costs them 600$. this dream becomes realistic when candy offers them 350$ to join in on their dream
Is killing Candy’s dog an act of mercy, a cruel act, or both?
killing candy's dog is an act of mercy and a cruel act. although your are putting the dog out of its misery by shooting it, your are still killing the dog that candy's had for a very long time
what is the correlation between curleys need for power and his dad being the boss of the ranch
wryly definition
in an amusing and ironic way