Ranch Conflicts & Climax
What happens to Lennie's puppy, and why Lennie is angry with it.
It died because Lennie handled it too roughly.
The meaning of the phrase "live off the fatta the lan'."
Having independence and enjoying the fruits of one's labor
How desired drive the plots in both Of Mice and Men and "The Necklace".
Both characters' desires lead them to make choices that create serious problems.
The overarching theme developed across Of Mice and Men, "The Necklace", and "Marigolds".
The consequences of unrealistic dreams
The nature of the unusual hallucination Lennie experiences near the brush
He sees Aunt Clara and a big rabbit scolding him
Why Crooks has accumulated more personal items than the other ranch hands.
He lives alone and has his own space
A comparison of the central conflicts in Of Mice and Men and "The Necklace".
Both show characters whose desired contribute to difficult consequences.
The primary similarity between Lizabeth destroying marigolds and Lennie's destructive actions.
Their actions are influenced by emotions they do not fully understand.
The advice Slim gives when George asks about trying to catch Lennie instead of killing him.
Kill Lennie himself before the mob finds him.
Why Crooks is jealous of Lennie's friendship with George.
He desired companionship and inclusion.
The core difference between Mathilde's dream and George & Lonnie's dream.
The theme developed in both Of Mice and Men and "Marigolds".
Difficult circumstances can force people to confront the realities of life.
Why Lennie cannot be allowed to escape and live on his own.
He depends on George for survival.
The response Crooks gives when Lennie asks why he isn't wanted in the bunkhouse.
He says he is not wanted because he is Black.
How the endings of Of Mice and Men and "The Necklace" contribute to their themes.
Both reveal consequences that change the reader's understanding of the choices made.
What Lizabeth and Lennie causing unintended harm suggests about human behavior.
People's actions can have consequences that are greater than they expect.