OMAM discrimination quotes

Question 1

When does Curleys wife use her power? Quote and context

Answer 1

“I could get you strung up on a tree so easy it ain’t even funny” “You keep you place then n-“
- Lynching- the killing of Black Americans by mobs, often without trials
- Reflects real danger faced from racial violence

Question 2

How does the bunk house show discrimination?

Answer 2

“Had his bunk in the harness room” “a little shed”
- Jim Crow Laws legalised racial segregation
- Forbidden from sing the same public facilities

Question 3

What offensive language is used to describe Crooks?

Answer 3

“Negro” “The stable buck’s a n-“
- Since 17th century America, the n word has been used to justify disrespect, discrimination and violence
- Americans believed that black people were undeserving of basic dignity and respect
- Constantly used to assert dominance and show power

Question 4

How is Curley’s wife discriminated against?

Answer 4

“Tramp”, “Tart” “Jail bait” ‘“Poison”
- sexism normalised in 1930s
- Women were seen as lower in society, expected to stay at home

Question 5

What are the four topics that could be written for discrimination?

Answer 5

• Curley’s wife threatening Crooks
• Bunk house segregation
• Offensive language used against Crooks
• Sexism against Curley’s wife