Vocabulary
Definition: to remain in one place in the air
Hovered
Which 4 characters experience discrimination in the novel?
Candy, Crooks, Curley's Wife and Lennie
What do the rabbits symbolize for Lennie?
His desire to be responsible for something.
Which 2 characters embody the theme of isolation the most?
Crooks and Curley's Wife
Big hands, gentle heart, but trouble follows near,
I dream of soft things, but danger’s always here.
Strong as an ox, but with a child’s mind,
In a world full of cruelty, peace is hard to find.
Who am I?
Lennie
Definition: Marked with spots and smears
Mottled
In regards to the theme of the American Dream, does Steinbeck portray the American Dream as something that is attainable? Why or why not.
Steinbeck portrays the American Dream as largely unattainable for most of the characters, reflecting the harsh realities of the Great Depression and the systemic barriers that prevent marginalized individuals from achieving success.
What does Lennie and George's dream of the farm symbolize?
The possibility of freedom and security, a place where they won't have to worry about being pushed around or treated as outsiders.
How does Steinbeck portray the theme of Loneliness vs. Friendship?
The friendship between George and Lennie stands at the heart of the novel, representing both the hope and necessity of companionship in a lonely world.
Old and worn, with one hand left to give,
I fear the day I won’t have a place to live.
I dream of a future, a home of my own,
But my dog’s death shows how quickly we’re thrown.
Who am I?
Candy
Her feet battered on the hay and she _____ to be free; and from under Lennie's hand came a muffled screaming. 1. Scowled 2. Writhed 3. Consoled
Writhed:to move in twists and turns
Which character in the novel experiences loneliness and isolation the most and is constantly seeking out companionship?
Curley's Wife
What does Candy's dog symbolize?
The fate of the elderly and disabled in a society that values productivity.
Which character portrays the theme of innocence the most?
Lennie
I’m the only woman in a world full of men,
I wear a smile, but I’m lonely again.
They call me trouble, but I just want to be seen,
In a house full of silence, I’m lost in between.
Who am I?
Curley's Wife
Now Lennie retorted _________, "He ain't neither. George won't do nothing like that. I've knew George since—I forget when—and he ain't never raised his han' to me with a stick. He's nice to me. He ain't gonna be mean." 1. belligerently 2. Earnestly
Belligerently: In a way that shows a will to fight or argue
In Chapter 3, what do Slim and George agree happens to men when they experience isolation? They become:
Mean
What does Lennie's puppy symbolize?
Innocence and vulnerability
Which 2 instances in the novel portray the theme of mercy vs. cruelty?
Carlson killing Candy's dog and George killing Lennie
Short in stature, but quick to fight,
I lash out when I feel slighted or right.
With fists raised high, I try to prove,
That in this harsh world, I won’t be moved.
Who am I?
Curley
"Whatta ya think I am, a kid? I tell ya I could of went with shows. Not jus' one, neither. An' a guy tol' me he could put me in pitchers. . . :" She was breathless with _____________.
Indignation: anger aroused by something unjust
Provide an example of foreshadowing in Of Mice and Men.
The “mercy” shooting of Candy’s dog
Lennie's love of petting soft things
Lennie accidentally killing the soft things he pets
What does Carlson's luger symbolize?
The power of violence and the ease with which life can be ended in a world that is harsh and unforgiving.
Steinbeck choose to begin the novel along the Salinas River. He also choses to end the novel at the same spot. Why is this significant and what theme does this explore?
The cyclical nature of life: serves as a reminder that life’s challenges, especially for marginalized individuals, can feel repetitive and inescapable.
With a steady hand and a knowing gaze,
I command respect in the quietest ways.
The men seek my counsel, for I’m wise and kind,
In a world of chaos, peace I find.
Who am I?
Slim