Character Check
Who takes care of Lennie?
George
Where does the story take place?
Weed, California
Why does George stick with Lennie?
He cares about him.
It is allued that perhaps he made a promise to someone to look after him
Lennies love of petting things
Foreshadows that Lennie does not know his own strength
What is the moral behind George and Lennies friendship?
Loyalty and compassion is what true friendship has
Who is the old swamper with one hand who gossips about the ranch?
What dream do George and Lennie share?
(Not the American Dream, everyone has that)
To own their own farm and live there
What makes George and Lennies friendship unusual?
Friendships typically don't form in this era, let alone two working men. Most men travel alone
George tells Lennie to hide and head back to the clearing if there is trouble
Lennie will inevitably get himself in trouble again
What is the moral behind George's care for Lenny?
It shows care in a world where people are alone
Why is Curely suspicious of Lennie?
Because Lennie is big and quiet — and Curley is intimidated by anyone bigger than him
Why did they get kicked out of their last job?
TRUE OR FALSE and explain HOW
George defends Lennie in front of his boss.
TRUE
He downplays his mental disability by praising his work ethic
The dead mouse
Lennie may harm something without meaning to
What moral does the dream farm represent?
Hope for a better future, away from poverty
What does Lennie like to touch/pet?
Anything soft, like pets, mice, bunnies, flowers, etc.
What lie does George tell his boss?
Lennie was kicked in the head by a horse at a young age
TRUE OR FALSE and tell HOW
Lennies behaviour shows his trust in George
True!
He constantly repeats the meaningful advice (from George) to himself
The clearing by the river as a symbol
It represents peace and an escape from reality
George lying for Lennie shows that he has what moral values?
He would give up total honesty in exchange for Lennies safety
Describe Slim based on the information the men give before we meet him.
He is respected and skilled, almost like a leader among the workers.
What job are George and Lennie hired to do?
Bucking barley (loading grain onto trucks)
What lesson about loyalty do we learn from George?
True loyalty is sticking around even when things are difficult
What should we expect from Curely in the future?
He'll likely pick a fight with one of our main characters
What moral lesson does The American Dream teach us?
A better future is not given to you; you must earn it without judging others along the way