Characters
The old man whose dog is shot by Carlson, and he wants to join George and Lennie on their farm.
What is Candy?
This is where the story takes place.
What is a farm near Soledad in the Salinas Valley?
This is something that all characters in the story have, but likely won't obtain.
What are dreams or goals?
This man wrote Of Mice and Men.
Who is John Steinbeck?
This character is described as "strong as a bull."
Who is Lennie?
This is the main conflict in the story, driving George & Lennie's actions.
What is arriving at a new job site to make a stake, or save up money for their farm?
The recurring imagery of the farm being described as 'dirty' and 'hot' reinforces this idea.
What is the farm is an unpleasant and difficult place to live in?
The book chronicles the life of migrant farm workers during this famous economic downturn.
What is the Great Depression?
This character dreams of a life of fame and recognition away from the farm.
Who is Curley's Wife?
The type of conflict represented by George & Lennie struggling to find work and save money.
What is External (Man vs. Society)?
What are animals?
This massive drought during the Great Depression devastated farmers in the American Great Plains, leading to a large westward migration to California.
What is the Dust Bowl?
This character is the unofficial leader of the workers, appearing to be highly respected by all. He gives Lennie the puppy that Lennie later kills in chapter 5.
Who is Slim?
Lennie crushing Curley's hand in a fight represents this part of the plot arc.
What is Rising Action?
George tells Lennie that Curley's Wife is dangerous and untrustworthy by making this metaphor.
What is he compares her to poison?
This year is when the book was published.
What is 1937.