OMAM power quotes

Question 1

Does Curleys wife have power? Quotes and context

Answer 1

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

Question 2

When does Curleys wife use her power? Quote and context

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is Slim’s position on the ranch? Quotes and context

Answer 3

“He wore blue jeans” “He was a jerkline skinner”
- He was a typical 1930s cowboy who was constantly moving around and had little control over his life

Question 4

Does Slim have power? Quotes and context

Answer 4

“Prince of the ranch” “All talk stopped when he spoke”
- Even though he is a ranch worker, he has power and is respected by the other workers,
- Unusual because in 1930s, power was based on social status. In the novel, he even has more power than Curley, who is the boss’s son

Question 5

What are the three topics that could be written for power?

Answer 5

-Sexism, women in society
- Curley’s wife’s power over Crooks
- Slim having power as a cowboy