Characters
complains about Candy's dog's smell; fat and stocky man.
Who is Carlson?
Takes care of Lennie; has sharp features; slender; quick-witted and smart; doesn't trust others easily; often becomes frustrated with Lennie; wants to own his own farm with Lennie; fed up with being a migrant worker
Who is George?
“Lennie dabbled his big paw in the water and wiggled his fingers so the water arose in little splashes…”
What is animal imagery? (also a metaphor)
What was Curley's former profession (what he did before he worked on ranch)?
He was an amateur boxer.
What does Candy offer to do with George and Lennie after overhearing them talk?
He promises to pitch in financially and tend to the farm.
Gave Lennie a rubber mouse to pet; dies before Lennie and George travel together.
Who is Aunt Clara?
Acts like a child and is always forgetful; means well; doesn't intend to harm anyone; doesn't recognize his own strength; very tall; often compared to animals; becomes very upset if George is mad at him; his dream is to own a farm with George
Who is Lennie?
“On the sandbanks the rabbits sat as quietly as little gray, sculptured stones.”
What is a simile?
Why did George tell Slim why he and Lennie travel together for work?
Slim is a very understanding, honest, and trustworthy character. George knows that he won't say anything to anyone; he respects Slim as a person.
This is Lennie's dream, specifically
What is to have rabbits?
Tall; thin; prince of the ranch; understanding guy; everyone respects him
Who is Slim?
African American, crooked back due to a horse kicking him; lonely and isolated from the others on the ranch; experiences a lot of racism; very bitter man
Who is Crooks?
“The sycamore leaves whispered in a little night breeze.”
What is personification?
What excuse does Slim tell Curley as to why his hand is broken, so he doesn't get George and Lennie fired?
That he got his hand caught in a machine.
How will George and Lennie "live off the fatta the lan'?
They will have fruits, vegetables and animals to use for food and clothing. They can sell the animals or trade them for things they need. They will be able to work for themselves and not have to worry about getting fired.
Short; has a hot temper; combative; he picks on bigger guys to prove he's tough
Who is Curley?
suspicious of George and Lennie; stocky; well-dressed; not a working man; Curley's father
Who is the Boss?
“The dove’s wings whistled over the water.”
What is alliteration?
Why did Curley start a fight with Lennie?
Curley saw Lennie smiling when Slim called him out in front of everyone. He thought Lennie was laughing at him and making fun of him, so he tries to prove his masculinity to the others.
When Lennie is nowhere to be found in this chapter what is he off doing?
He's playing with the pup Slim gave him.
Flirty with the men on the ranch; wants to be an actress; wears a lot of makeup; wears showy clothes; lonely; not happy with her life
Who is Curley's Wife?
Missing his right hand due to a ranch accident; referred to as "old swamper" because he cleans the ranch; experiences discrimination due to his age; he feels useless; doesn't feel he adds value to the ranch
Who is Candy?
The rabbits represent the future for Lennie and his hopes and dreams.
What is symbolism?
Why does Candy regret not shooting his dog himself? Why is he so upset over Carlson shooting him?
Candy had him since he was a pup/he was a family member to him. He allowed Carlson to bully him into allowing his dog to be killed.
How is the incident with the dog symbolic of Candy's life on the ranch?