Of Mice and Men Flashcards
(22 cards)
When Curley’s assumptions of Slim and his wife were incorrect, he is angry. Even Carlson put Curley in his place. After this, who does Curley take out his anger on?
Lennie
Which event is parallel to the death of Lennie?
Candy’s dog being shot.
The fact that Lennie is huge but his last name is “Small” is an example of?
Irony
Why are George and Lennie different from the other guys like [them] that work on ranches?
Each has the other to look out for him
During the story, George does all but what to Lennie?
Tries to get Lennie in trouble
Curley’s Wife talking to Crooks, Candy explaining how he doesn’t want to shoot his dog… examples of?
Powerlessness
“His glance was at once calculation and pugnacious”
Curley
“Trouble with mice is you always kill ‘em”
Foreshadowing
Which is not a reason why Candy depends so heavily on the dream?
He doesn’t have anything else to spend his money on
This theme directly relates to the title of the Novella
Dreams
When Steinbeck shows that Lennie likes to pet soft things: he is using the technique of…?
Foreshadowing
Most of the ranch hands seem incapable of understanding this concept?
Love
Candy offers George and Lennie his live savings because?
He fears what will happen to him when he can no longer work
This theme affects nearly every character in the Novella
Loneliness
Why does Candy want “in” on George and Lennie’s dream?
He wants a place where he can live out his days and not worry about where he will go when he no longer can work.
Curley’s Wife feels that many people rob her of opportunities to get what she wants. Who is the least likely person that she would blame for her treatment/condition?
Herself
How does Curley’s wife embody loneliness in the novel?
She seeks attention from men due to isolation, and her lack of a name symbolizes her lack of identity and power in a male-dominated society.
What trap do migrant workers like George and Lennie face regarding loneliness?
They are perpetually on the move, leading to a lack of stable relationships and community
What does Crooks reveal about the human need for hope?
Despite his initial bitterness, he briefly allows himself to believe in a dream, showcasing the impact of loneliness and discrimination
What does Candy’s investment in companionship signify
It highlights the theme of human connection as a fundamental need
What does George and Lennie dream of owning a farm represent?
It symbolizes their desire for independence and control over their lives, contrasting with their current state of loneliness
