Literary Devices in OMM
This literary device places two contrasting things near one another for effect.
juxtaposition
Steinbeck wrote this novella based on what aspect of his life….
His experiences as a migrant workers
What evidence does Candy give that the boss is a good guy?
Gave them a whole gallon of whisky at xmas
The relationship between George and Lennie is MOST like:
Father and son
Brothers
BFF
Cousins
Father and son
The need for more ________ is at the heart of all the character's dreams in the novel.
power
If an author is writing a piece of social commentary, what are they doing
Expressing an opinion on the nature of a given society in order to promote justice or well-being
The plot STRUCTURE of this novel, which comes full circle, is considered an excellent example of ______ plot structure
Full circle
Why does Curley pick a fight with Lennie?
He was laughing and because he was a big guy
Which two characters BEST develop the theme of loneliness?
Crooks and Curley’s Wife
You know what I can do to you if you open your trap? Reflects what theme in the novel?
discrimination/power
Who has the most social capital at the ranch?
boss
The novella is set when and where
The Great Depression; Southern California in Soledad, near Salinas CA
Why does Lennie kill Curley’s wife?
He wants her to be quiet
Why do George and Lennie fell they are different than other men on the ranch? Give 2 specifics
Have each other; have plans
You hadda George. I swear you hadda”-Slim
What theme is developed in this passage
Friendship
Regionalism is a literary genre that displays the customs, ___________ and traditions of a certain region.
dialect
Give an example of foreshadowing in the novella
The weed incident, the mouse, the puppy, warning of meeting at the brush candy’s dog
Why does George shoot Lennie
As an act of mercy and true friendship
Why does Curley agree to abide by Slims threat concerning how he injured his hand?
He is proud and doesn’t want to be laughed at because he lost a fight to a big guy
How does the poem To A Mouse relate/connect to the novel
Life is hard for the most vulnerable and men must live with the disappointment that comes from dreams unrealized
What is Naturalism ?
Literary movement at turn of 20th century; believed individuals’ lives are determined by impersonal natural forces.
The title of the text was taken from the poem ___________.
To A Mouse
Who wrote it?
What is the boss’s reaction to George and Lennie?
He doesn’t believe such a friendship could be genuine; his thinks he is taking his money/has a stake in him
What are the last lines of the novel (spoken by Carlson) used suggest....
Show George and Lennie’s friendship was rare and special, yet others didn’t understand their bond
Why is the killing of Candy's dog so important in the novel? (beyond just foreshadowing)
Parallels lennie’s death and reflects the idea of a mercy killing