Death Flashcards
(9 cards)
How is Candy’s dog’s death used to foreshadow Lennie’s?
“I ought to of shot that dog myself.”
➤🔹 Candy regrets not taking responsibility — foreshadowing George’s decision to kill Lennie himself.
How does Lennie react to the puppy’s death?
“Why do you got to get killed? You ain’t so little as mice.”
➤Shows Lennie’s confusion and lack of control, as well as the inevitability of death around him.
How is Curley’s wife described after her death?
“Her body flopped like a fish.”
➤The simile dehumanizes her and reflects the sudden, violent shift from life to death.
What does George say before killing Lennie that shows his compassion?
“No, Lennie. I ain’t mad. I never been mad, an’ I ain’t now.”
➤ A moment of comfort and reassurance — making Lennie’s death as peaceful as possible.
What does Slim say to comfort George after Lennie’s death?
“You hadda, George. I swear you hadda.”
➤ Shows Slim’s emotional depth and understanding of the mercy behind George’s actions.
How does Steinbeck describe Lennie’s death?
“He looked at the back of Lennie’s head… and he pulled the trigger.”
➤ Parallels the dog’s death — quiet, deliberate, and emotionally painful.
How is Carlson’s reaction to Lennie’s death significant?
“Now what the hell ya suppose is eatin’ them two guys?”
➤ Shows emotional blindness and the loneliness of men who don’t form bonds
How is foreshadowing used in Lennie killing the mouse and puppy?
“He pet it till he broke it.”
➤ His inability to control his strength foreshadows accidental violence and death of Curley’s wife.
What does Lennie say to George before his death that highlights innocence?
“Le’s do it now. Le’s get that place now.”
➤ Lennie dies dreaming — the dream protects him from fear in his final moments.
