Themes
This theme is represented by George and Lennie’s dream of owning a ranch.
What is The American Dream?
This small animal Lennie keeps accidentally killing symbolizes innocence and his lack of control.
What is mice?
This character looks out for Lennie and makes most decisions for the two men.
Who is George?
Lennie and George are late to the ranch because of this reason.
What is the bus driver dropped them off miles away?
This item Lennie likes to touch gets him into trouble repeatedly.
What is soft things?
This theme is shown through the characters like Candy, Crooks, and Curley’s wife.
What is loneliness?
Candy’s dog and it's fate is a symbol for which character?
Who is Candy?
This character is described as a "tart" by the men but shows signs of deep loneliness.
Who is Curly's wife?
DAILY DOUBLE!
George tells Lennie to hide here if he gets into trouble.
What is back at the river / brush?
George once played a cruel trick on Lennie involving this action.
What is telling him to jump in the river?
Curly going after Lennie because he is phyisically larger, represents which of the themes?
What is power vs powerless?
The pool by the river symbolizes this for George and Lennie.
This character is the only Black man on the ranch and sleeps in the stable.
Who is Crooks?
This event triggers Curly into attacking Lennie.
What is a smile?
George says men like them are different from other ranch workers because of this reason.
What is they have each other?
DAILY DOUBLE!
The way George protects Lennie—even when it’s difficult—illustrates this theme about responsibility.
What is loyalty?
DAILY DOUBLE!
The girl in the red dress in Weed and the events that unfolded afterwards symbolizes this vice.
What is temptation?
This character is young, aggressive, and immediately dislikes Lennie.
Who is Curly?
This was the name of the store that George and Lennie got their work tickets and bus passes from?
What is Murray and Ready's?
This is the name of the author of this book (first and last name).
Who is John Steinbeck?
The fact that most dreams on the ranch fail, no matter how close they seem, speaks to this larger theme.
What is hopelessness?
The dream farm’s rabbits symbolize this deeper desire that Lennie holds onto.
What is security, comfort, or purpose?
This character shoots a dog.
Who is Carlson?
George and Lennie travel to a ranch near this California town.
What is Soledad?
Slim is skilled at this job on the ranch, which earns him respect.
What is a jerkline skinner?