Vocab 1
Describe George.
George is a small, quick-witted man; his intelligence contrasts with Lennie's throughout the book; as does his size. George often has to think quickly in order to cover up for Lennie's mistakes.
Describe Lenny.
A migrant worker who is mentally handicapped, large, and very strong. He depends on his friend George to give him advice and protect him in situations he does not understand. His enormous strength and his pleasure in petting soft animals are a dangerous combination.
When does the story Of Mice and Men take place?
What is the 1930s/ The Great Depression Era.
Who wrote Of Mice and Men?
Who is John Steinbeck
There are two-three themes we have discussed as a class that the novel Of Mice and Men cover. What are those themes? Name two.
Friendship
Loneliness
Responsibility
talked loudly at length in a repetitive way
what is yammered
A bundle, usually of bedding and other possessions, carried by a hobo
what is a bindle
removed from a hanging or slung position
what is unslung
spoke in a dull, monotonous manner
what is droned
having spots or patches of color
in a sad, gloomy manner
what is morosely
A performance using gestures and body movements without words
what is pantomime
a particular point in events or time
what is juncture
arrogantly domineering or overbearing
imperiously
in a reclining position, lying down, in the posture of one sleeping or resting
what is recumbent
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
what is derogatory
unwillingly
threatening tone or mood
what is ominous
frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
what is scowling or scowled
fearful or anxious, especially about the future
(adj.) charming, tending to get rid of unfriendliness or suspicion
What is Disarming
moved in an exaggerated or angry way
what is flounced
quarrelsome, fond of fighting
what is pugnacious
a covered hole or pit for receiving drainage or sewage, as from a house
what is cesspool
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy
what is sullen