Characters
A smart man with trust issues, he cares deeply for Lennie but doesn't show it.
George
The only woman on the farm, flirts with the other migrant workers.
Curley's Wife
Who wrote the book?
John Steinbeck
What is the symbolism of the dream farm?
Unattainable independence & isolation from farm.
What events are foreshadowed when Lennie kills the mouse at the beginning?
He kills the puppy and Curley's wife in the same way.
George's companion, he has a mind of a child but the strength of a strong man.
Lennie
The son of the owner of the farm, who is short and hates tall people because they are bigger than him.
Curley
What style was this book written in?
Written like a play.
What is the symbolism of Candy's dog?
The fate of those who are weak.
What happened in Weed and what event does this foreshadow?
Lennie scared a woman in Weed by trying to feel her dress - killed Curley's wife trying to feel her hair.
The black man with a crippled back who looks after the horses.
Lennie
Owner of the farm.
Boss
Most chapters begin with a description of what?
Description of setting or character.
What is the symbolism of Lennie's puppy?
The victory of the strong over the weak.
Define Allusion.
A reference to a famous person, place or thing in literature without giving further explanation.
An old man who is going to move in with George and Lennie.
Candy
The most experienced farm worker, respected more for his smarts than his strength.
Slim
What poem was the book title inspired by?
"To a Mouse" by Robert Burns
What is the symbolism of the mice?
False hope.
Define Idiom.
Not the literal meaning of the words.
Kills Candy's old dog with his pistol, puts the dog out of its misery.
Carlson
Took care of Lennie before she died.
Aunt Clara
What was the theme of the poem the book was named after?
Even the most well thought out plans can fail (Ex: The Dream Farm)
What is the symbolism of solitaire?
The isolation and loneliness of the migrant workers.
Define Dialect.
A way of speaking, specific to a geographical location.