STEINBECK'S TOOLBOX
What literary device uses descriptive details that appeal to the five senses?
Imagery
"Tell me about the rabbits, George."
Lennie
Which character's dog is killed in the bunkhouse?
Candy
What do George and Lennie dream of owning?
Their own farm / piece of land
Finish the Vine:
"Road work ahead? Uh, yeah, I sure hope ______."
It does.
Steinbeck frequently compares Lennie's appearance or behavior to animals. What type of figurative language is this?
Extended Metaphor
"A guy needs somebody—to be near him."
Crooks
Why do George and Lennie have to leave Weed?
Lennie grabbed a woman's dress because he wanted to feel it. She became frightened, and Lennie would not let go.
Which character wants to join George and Lennie and offers money toward the farm?
Candy
What social media platform was famous for reblogs, fandoms, and people writing 17-paragraph analyses of fictional characters?
Tumblr
What do the rabbits represent to Lennie?
the farm, hope, safety, security, freedom, his dream, or a better future.
"I could get you strung up so easy it ain't even funny."
Curley's Wife
What happens to Lennie's puppy?
Lennie accidentally kills it by handling/petting it too roughly.
What does Crooks initially believe about dreams of owning land?
He believes most people talk about owning land but never actually achieve their dreams.
What was the name of the fictional school in Victorious?
Hollywood Arts
Why might Steinbeck place peaceful descriptions of nature next to violent events?
to create contrast, make violence more shocking, emphasize the brutality of human behavior, or create an unsettling effect.
"I seen too many guys with land in their head. They never get to it."
Crooks
Put these events in the correct order:
A. Curley's wife dies
B. Candy's dog is killed
C. George and Lennie arrive at the ranch
D. Lennie gets in trouble in Weed
E. George tells Lennie about the farm before killing him
D, C, B, A, E
Name TWO characters who experience loneliness and explain what causes their isolation.
Possible answers: Crooks—racism/segregation; Curley's wife—lack of companionship; Candy—age/disability; Lennie—dependence on George; George—limited companionship.
What was the "cash me ousside" girl's actual name?
Danielle Bregoli / Bhad Bhabie
Why might Steinbeck begin and end the novel in essentially the same location?
structure, showing that the characters have come full circle, emphasizing inevitability, connecting the beginning and ending, or showing that their circumstances ultimately did not change.
"I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you." Who says this, and why is it important?
Lennie. It shows the mutual dependence and companionship between George and Lennie.
Name TWO earlier events that foreshadow Lennie's final tragedy.
Possible answers: Lennie kills the mouse, Lennie gets in trouble with the woman in Weed, Lennie kills the puppy, Lennie's fight with Curley.
Choose ONE character and explain: What do they want, what prevents them from getting it, and what event demonstrates this conflict?
Open-ended. Accept defensible answers supported by the novel.
What does "AO3" stand for?
Archive of Our Own