George

Question 1

name the quotes to describe George

Answer 1

‘So nice if I didn’t have you on my tail’
‘We kinda look after each other’
‘Guys like us, that work on the ranches, are the
loneliest guys in the world… They ain’t got nothing to
look ahead to.’
‘George’s voice was taking on a tone of confession’

Question 2

Analyse:
‘Dark of face’
‘Restless eyes’
‘Sharp strong features’

Answer 2

Cautious, Careful, Restless
Leader of the two men
**Context **
Dust Bowl – Due to infertile land, many people travelled to West California to look for work – Itinerant workers

Question 3

Analyse: ‘So nice if I didn’t have you on my tail’
‘Live so easy’
‘Have a girl’

Answer 3

Frequently displays feelings of frustration
George feels responsible for Lennie
Profound feelings of care and respect between the characters
Lennie provides both companionship and protection – Father-son relationship

Context

nomadic lifestyle of itinerant workers - loneliness and isolation. However, George and Lennie’s friendship sets them apart from other workers.
Represents an ‘alternative’ family structure, reinforces the difficulty faced by men to have a normal family life.

Question 4

Analyse: ‘George’s voice was taking on a tone of confession’

Answer 4

Confession – religious element (Catholicism)
Slim takes on the role of a priest - revitalises their sins, provides absolution
Slim is trustworthy – So George opens up

Context
Migrant workers could never establish any kind of emotional attachment
Testosterone fuelled environment