Characters
This is one of the two main characters who has been described as "animalistic" and "not meaning any harm"
Who is Lennie
The book starts with two characters walking to a
California
How does this story relate to the topic of "Hope"?
All the characters have something they want but it seems out of reach
This character is described as the opposite of Lennie
Who is George?
uncomfortable; nervous
When does the book take place
Great Depression/1930s/ Dust bowl
How does this story relate to the topic of "companionship"
The characters all want friends and companions and those who have it, seem to be better off
The only black character in the book:
a) Slim
b) Curley
c) Crooks
d) Carlson
Who is Crooks
What do the characters want in the future
What characters DO NOT live in the bunk house?
Curley and his wife (also the bossman)
How does this story relate to the topic of "power dynamics"?
Those that are in power take advantage of it and use it to constrain those who don't have power
The "Jerkline Skinner" and the person that everyone respects
a) Curley
b) Slim
c) Carlson
d) Candy
What happens to Candy's dog?
Bonus points if you can say WHY
It was shot because it was too old and smelled really bad
answers vary
How does this story relate to the topic of "freedom"
Freedom comes with power and money
The only woman in the book is married to_______ and describe as _______
a) Slim; Thoughtful
b) Crooks; Intelligent
c) George; Exhausted
d) Curley; Promiscuous
Why did the characters have to leave their old job
The strong one wanted to feel a woman's dress. She got scared and he wouldn't let go until the other character hit him over the head. Then the woman accused Lennie of rape
How does the Great Depression impact the story?
The characters are looking for work and there are lots of people hoping to get more money
What is one theme from this story that we have not discussed?
Answers vary