Big, stupid, strong
Lennie
Lennie and George arrive at the ranch
Chapter 1
California
a relationship between two people who are dependent on each other despite difficult circumstances
George and Lennie
Aggressive, arrogant, son of the ranch owner
Curley
Lennie accidentally kills Curley's wife.
Chapter 5
The Midwest was turned into dust, and many farmers fled
Dust Bowl
this relationship turns violent when the two characters get Into a fight
Curley and Lennie
Lonely, Isolated, Suppressed
Crooks
Candy's old dog got shot by Carlson.
Chapter 3
George and Lennie's dream of owning their own farm
The American Dream
this relationship ends when one character agrees to let his old sick "friend" die.
Candy and Candy's dog
Calm, Kind, empathetic
Slim
Curley starts a fight with Lennie, but Lennie accidentally crushes Curley's hand.
Chapter 3
Farmers from Oklahoma are also known as....
Okies
this conflict arises when a character feels excluded due to their skin color and is isolated from the others
Crooks conflict with the other workers
Ranch worker, kind but deeply lonely
Candy
Curley's wife was introduced
Chapter 2
The president of US when Of Mice And Men was published
this relationship is defined by jealousy and control, leading one character to feel isolated