Character Reactions
He tells Lennie to leave immediately
What did Curley's wife want to be?
She wanted to be a movie star
What Happens to the puppy Lennie had?
Lennie accidentally kills it
What does Crooks say about his childhood?
He lived in poverty
Why does Crooks torment Lennie?
Because he wants to demonstrate the pain of lonliness
What does George tell Lennie to do when in trouble?
By the river in the brush
How do the men react to Curley after his wife is found dead?
Finding and killing Lennie
What does the dead puppy symbolize?
The loss of innocence and the harsh realities of life
How does Candy react to Curley's wife's death?
He worries about their dream of buying land
What happens to the dream after Lennie's death?
The dream dies with Lennie
What does George take from Lennie before shooting him?
Carlon's gun
How does the dream of the fram change after Lennie's death?
IT becomes unattainable
What happens when Lennie visits Crooks' room?
Candy joins them to discuss the dream farm
What was Slim's understanding of George's actions?
That George did what he had to do
How does George know where to find Lennie?
He remembers telling Lennie where to hide
What is Slim's final gesture to George?
He promises to keep his secret
How does Curley's wife treat Crooks?
She threatens him with lynching
What is the main concern of Curley after his wife is found dead?
Finding and killing Lennie
How do the ranch hands plan to kill Lennie?
By shooting him
How does loneliness manifest (show) in Crooks and Curley's wife?
Both experience deep isolation and seek connections through their interactions with others