Mice and Men
What are the main dreams that George and Lennie share in Of Mice and Men?
The main Dream that George and Lennnie had was living on their own farm
Who is the main character in Raisin in the Sun?
Walter Lee
Who is the main character of the book?
Junior
What financial situation are the majority of the characters in?
Most of the characters are facing financial hardship.
Why does George stay with Lennie even though it’s hard?
He sees him as a brother and feels the need to look after him.
Who Kills Lennie in Of Mice and Men?
George Milton
Why is the $10,000 check so important?
The $10,000 check will help the Lee Family start their new life.
Why does Junior decide to transfer to a new school?
He believed his teacher and thought he would be able to get a better education.
In what ways do the characters struggle with their identities?
All of these characters strugle with how others view them
What motivates Junior to transfer to a white school?
Mr. P Tod him that he could get a better education there.
How does Curley’s character contribute to the conflict on the Ranch?
Others on the ranch mistake Lennie for a big guy who wants trouble.
What is Mama’s dream for the family?
Mama's dream was to live in her own house with her family.
Who is Rowdy, and what is his relationship with Junior?
Rowdy is Junior's best friend
How do dreams and hopes motivate the characters despite the obstacles they face?
The characters' dreams motivate them because the dreams are all they have to look forward to.
Why is Curley’s wife lonely?
She's the only woman on the ranch, and her husband does not care for her.
Why does Curley’s wife feel so isolated, and what does her character represent?
Curley's wife feels lonly because she does not spend much time with her husband
How does Ruth feel about the family’s living situation?
Ruth desperately wants a better life for her family.
What challenges does Junior face at his new school?
Junior faces lots of judgment from his peers.
In what ways do the stories suggest hope?
All of these books suggest hope by having a common goal at the beginning and gradually working towards that goal.
What is most important to Mama?
She wants her family to succeed.
How does George and Lennie’s relationship contrast with the other relationships on the ranch?
George and Lennie are very close, which is not very common on the Ranch.
How does the conflict between Walter and Mama affect their relationship
The conflict that Walter and Mama had was that they had very different views on their financial situations
How does Junior’s identity evolve throughout the novel?
Junior learned to accept himself for who he truly is.
Why are we reading books like this in class?
We read these books in class to educate us about poverty and discrimination, and how our class can share these similar experiences with the books we are reading.
What does Beneatha want to become?
A doctor.