Themes
How do George and Lennie represent the American Dream?
They have their dream of owning their own ranch.
This person is short and wears a glove full of Vaseline on his left hand. Who is it?
Curley
Who is the first person to join in on George and Lennie's dream?
Candy
Why is Lennie not supposed to be in Crook's room?
He is black.
How is the beginning of the movie different from the book?
It starts with them running away from Weed.
How do George and Lennie represent Hope and Despair?
Hope to own their own farm, what happens with Lennie is despair.
Who is the person that shoots Candy's dog?
Carlson
What game are the men playing while Lennie and Curley's wife are having their conversation?
Horseshoes
Who has Crook's gun at the end of Chapter 5?
George
The movie tries to make Curley's wife a ______________ character.
Sympathetic
Who represents isolation in the story?
Crooks
This person can be described as calm, empathetic, strong, and hardworking. He looks out for others on the farm. Who is it?
Slim
Fully explain an example of foreshadowing in the book.
Varies
Fully explain an example of foreshadowing in the book.
Varies
What does Lennie cry about in the movie but not in the book? (Two things)
Killing the mouse and the puppy
Why is Curley's wife not given a name?
To show the hardships of women during this time
Theme = Gender Roles
What was Curley's wife's dream?
Become an actress
What does George tell Lennie to do before he pulls out his gun?
Look over the river at the mountains.
Why does George tell Lennie about their dream before he shoots him?
So Lennie dies happy.
What is the most important difference that changes how someone would view Curley's wife? Why?
The conversation with Crooks, it shows us she is a bad person.
How does the ending show the theme that people should stick together?
Slim shows empathy towards George and comforts him after doing a terrible thing.
Who is the author of the book?
John Steinbeck
What are two things Curley's wife says in her conversation with Lennie, Crooks, and Candy that shows she is a bad person?
Makes fun of their dream and says she will get Crooks killed.
Explain why George shoots Lennie.
Mercy Killing - keep him from the hands of Curley or being put in a mental institution.
What are the three biggest differences about the way the movie ends compared to the book?
1. No hallucinations
2. Less hesitation from George
3. Slim, Carlson, and Curley don't show up