Characters
He was "small and quick, dark of face with restless yes and sharp, strong features."
Who is George?
Steinbeck describes the riverbank in Chapter 1 so well, it's very easy to picture it clearly. What literary device is used here?
What is Imagery?
What animal is Lennie referring to, when he says "Go on, George, tell it... Tell how I get to tend the...."
What are Rabbits?
George and Lennie's hope for the future is evident when they describe what?
What is Their Own Farm?
Of Mice and Men takes place during this American time period.
What is The Great Depression?
He "walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws."
Who is Lennie?
Steinbeck describes what George and Lennie look like, from noting their difference in size to the way they walk. This is an example of what sort of characterization?
What is the lie the men cook up about Curley's hand when Lennie crushes it?
When Curley targets Lennie, the conflict of Man vs. Man is established. Why does Curley target Lennie?
What is Curley is a bully who picks on anyone he sees a weak?
Of Mice and Men takes place in this state.
What is California?
He was described as, "...a thin young man with a brown face, with brown eyes and a head of tightly curled hair".
Who is Curley?
We learn that George and Lennie have to run away from Weed because Lennie caused some trouble with a woman there. This is an example of what literary device?
What is Foreshadowing?
Who is Crooks?
What is A puppy is bigger than a mouse and Lennie should be able to pet it harder without hurting it?
Steinbeck alludes to Lennie's mental capabilities by describing him a childlike way. However, he never says that Lennie isn't as smart or capable. This is an example of what type of characterization?
What is Indirect Characterization?
He is described as a "...tall, stooping shouldered old man".
Who is Candy?
The farmhands try to explain that Candy's old dog "ain't no good to himself", so he is shot to put him out of his misery. At the end of the novel, George shoots Lennie to prevent him from dying a miserable death. This is an example of what sort of literary device?
What is parallelism?
In what context and who is he speaking about when George says, "He ain't done this out of meanness."
Who is Lennie, after he accidentally killed Curley's Wife?
What event occurred in their past that made George realize he should take care of Lennie, rather than make fun of him?
What is When George told Lennie to jump in the river even though he couldn't swim?
Who is the only character without a name?
Who is Curley's Wife?
He was described as, "...he moved into the room, and he moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty and master craftsmen".
Who is Slim?
Lennie's last name is "Small", which is an example of THIS type of literary device.
What is Irony?
He shows realizes his impending uselessness when he offers, "...maybe if I give you guys my money, you'll let me hoe in the garden even after I ain't no good at it?"
Who is Candy?
What is the climax of the novel?
What is the moment Lennie accidentally kills Curley's wife?
What amount of money do the men earn in one month?
What is $50?