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We got a future.

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George gives Lennie hope for a better life, focusing on the dream of owning a farm. Reflects George’s belief in the American Dream and the desire for a better, more stable future outside of the harsh, itinerant workers lifestyle.

Main theme: Hope, American Dream

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This quote reflects George’s belief in a better life and the dream of owning a farm. Who said it?

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We got a future.

George

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I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you.

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George expresses the uniqueness of their bond, contrasting it with the loneliness of other ranch workers. Highlights the interdependence and loyalty that George and Lennie share.

Main theme: Friendship, Social Isolation

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This quote emphasizes the bond between two characters and their interdependence. Who is the speaker?

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I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you.

George

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Guys like us… are the loneliest guys in the world.

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George’s reflection on how rare and special his friendship with Lennie is. Shows the social isolation that defines the lives of itinerant workers.

Main theme: Loneliness, Social Isolation

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This quote reflects on social isolation experienced by itinerant workers. Who said it?

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Guys like us… are the loneliest guys in the world.

George

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We’ll live off the fatta the lan’.

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George shares the dream of owning a farm where they can live independently and enjoy a better life. Represents their dream of escape from hard labor.

Main theme: Hope, American Dream

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This quote expresses a dream of independence and a better life. Who is the speaker?

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We’ll live off the fatta the lan’.

George

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George raised the gun and steadied it.

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George makes the painful decision to end Lennie’s life to spare him from a more brutal death. Represents the sacrifices George is willing to make for Lennie.

Main theme: Sacrifice, Tragic Reality

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This quote depicts a tragic decision made by a character. Who said it?

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George raised the gun and steadied it.

George

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Tell me about the rabbits, George.

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Lennie repeatedly asks George to talk about their dream of owning rabbits. Symbolizes innocence, comfort, and hope for a better life.

Main theme: Innocence, Hope

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This quote reflects Lennie’s innocence and longing for comfort. Who is the speaker?

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Tell me about the rabbits, George.

Lennie

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I like to pet nice things.

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Lennie expresses his need to touch soft things, often leading to unintended harm. His childlike nature reflects the vulnerability of itinerant workers.

Main theme: Innocence, Vulnerability

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This quote illustrates a character’s childlike nature and vulnerability. Who said it?

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I like to pet nice things.

Lennie

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I done a bad thing.

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Lennie shows guilt after accidentally killing Curley’s wife. Represents his innocence and the tragic consequences of living an unstable life.

Main theme: Innocence, Tragic Consequences

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This quote reveals a character’s guilt over an accidental action. Who is the speaker?

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I done a bad thing.

Lennie

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He’s just like a kid, ain’t he.

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Slim explains Lennie’s childlike behavior. Highlights Lennie’s vulnerability and dependence on George.

Main theme: Vulnerability, Dependence

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This quote compares a character’s behavior to that of a child. Who said it?

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He’s just like a kid, ain’t he.

Slim

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If you don’ want me I can go off in the hills an’ find a cave.

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Lennie threatens to leave George, showing his fear of rejection. Reflects the fragile nature of relationships for itinerant workers.

Main theme: Loneliness, Rejection

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This quote shows a character’s fear of abandonment. Who is the speaker?

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If you don’ want me I can go off in the hills an’ find a cave.

Lennie

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I get awful lonely.

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Curley’s wife confesses her isolation and loneliness on the ranch. Reflects social isolation many itinerant workers face, particularly women.

Main theme: Loneliness, Social Isolation

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This quote reveals a character’s feelings of isolation. Who said it?

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I get awful lonely.

Curley’s Wife

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Coulda been in the movies.

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She reveals her lost dreams of becoming an actress. Symbolizes unfulfilled dreams of many characters.

Main theme: Lost Dreams, American Dream

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This quote reflects a character’s lost aspirations. Who is the speaker?

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Coulda been in the movies.

Curley’s Wife

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I could get you strung up on a tree so easy it ain’t even funny.
She threatens Crooks with the power she holds over him due to his race. Demonstrates how she uses her limited power to assert control. ## Footnote Main theme: Power, Social Hierarchy
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This quote illustrates a character's use of power over another. Who said it?
I could get you strung up on a tree so easy it ain’t even funny. ## Footnote Curley’s Wife
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She had full, rouged lips and wide-spaced eyes.
A description of Curley’s wife, emphasizing her appearance and objectification. Shows her desire to be seen and admired. ## Footnote Main theme: Objectification, Social Isolation
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This quote describes a character's physical appearance in a specific manner. Who is being described?
She had full, rouged lips and wide-spaced eyes. ## Footnote Curley’s Wife
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I never got that letter.
Curley’s wife reflects on how she was promised a future in show business but was left waiting. Emphasizes her broken dreams. ## Footnote Main theme: Broken Dreams, Lost Opportunities
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This quote talks about unfulfilled promises. Who is the speaker?
I never got that letter. ## Footnote Curley’s Wife
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I coulda made somethin’ of myself.
She expresses her belief that she could have achieved more if given the chance. Highlights the shattered dreams and deep regret. ## Footnote Main theme: Dreams, Regret
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This quote reflects a character's regret over lost potential. Who said it?
I coulda made somethin’ of myself. ## Footnote Curley’s Wife
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I’m gonna get him. I’ll shoot the guts outta that big bastard myself.
Curley’s aggression towards Lennie after being humiliated. Represents insecurity and masculinity. ## Footnote Main theme: Insecurity, Masculinity
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This quote reflects a character's aggressive intentions. Who is the speaker?
I’m gonna get him. I’ll shoot the guts outta that big bastard myself. ## Footnote Curley
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He’s all talk. He’s no good.
Curley speaks about his wife in a derogatory manner. Reflects Curley’s controlling and dismissive attitude towards his wife. ## Footnote Main theme: Control, Disrespect
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This quote shows a character's disrespectful view of his spouse. Who said it?
He’s all talk. He’s no good. ## Footnote Curley
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You ain’t nothing but a goddamn punk!
Curley calls Lennie a derogatory name when he feels threatened. Highlights Curley’s sense of insecurity and need to assert dominance. ## Footnote Main theme: Aggression, Insecurity
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This quote reveals a character's derogatory insult. Who is the speaker?
You ain’t nothing but a goddamn punk! ## Footnote Curley
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Now what the hell is he got on his shoulder?
Carlson reacts to Lennie’s disability, displaying ignorance and indifference. Highlights how people are often judged and misunderstood. ## Footnote Main theme: Ignorance, Isolation
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This quote shows a character's ignorance towards another's condition. Who said it?
Now what the hell is he got on his shoulder? ## Footnote Carlson
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I ain’t got no blood on me. I didn’t do nothing.
Carlson defends himself when confronted about his role in shooting Candy’s dog. Represents the heartlessness that can sometimes exist among itinerant workers. ## Footnote Main theme: Indifference, Morality
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This quote reflects a character's defense of their actions. Who is the speaker?
I ain’t got no blood on me. I didn’t do nothing. ## Footnote Carlson
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Why’n’t you talk?
The Boss questions why Lennie isn’t speaking, demonstrating his confusion about Lennie’s disability. Highlights how Lennie’s differences make him an outsider. ## Footnote Main theme: Outsider, Difference
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This quote shows a character's confusion about another's silence. Who is the speaker?
Why’n’t you talk? ## Footnote The Boss
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We’re a couple of guys with a future.
The Boss mocks the idea of George and Lennie’s future, showing his own cynicism. Reflects the harshness of the itinerant workers’ environment. ## Footnote Main theme: Cynicism, Dreams
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This quote expresses skepticism about a hopeful future. Who said it?
We’re a couple of guys with a future. ## Footnote The Boss
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Slim’s opinions were law.
Slim’s high status on the ranch is emphasized. Shows his natural leadership and the respect he commands. ## Footnote Main theme: Leadership, Influence
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This quote reflects a character's authoritative status. Who is being referred to?
Slim’s opinions were law. ## Footnote Slim
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You hadda, George. I swear you hadda.
Slim consoles George after he kills Lennie, showing empathy and understanding. Reflects Slim’s moral authority and compassion. ## Footnote Main theme: Compassion, Morality
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This quote expresses understanding of a difficult choice. Who is the speaker?
You hadda, George. I swear you hadda. ## Footnote Slim
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I ain’t much good with only one hand.
Candy expresses his fears of being discarded because of his disability. Reflects society’s disregard for the elderly and disabled. ## Footnote Main theme: Disability, Rejection
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This quote reveals a character's feelings of inadequacy due to a disability. Who said it?
I ain’t much good with only one hand. ## Footnote Candy
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I ought to of shot that dog myself.
Candy regrets not taking responsibility for his dog’s death. Foreshadows George’s decision regarding Lennie. ## Footnote Main theme: Regret, Responsibility
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This quote reflects a character's regret over not taking action. Who is the speaker?
I ought to of shot that dog myself. ## Footnote Candy
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When they can me here I wisht somebody’d shoot me.
Candy fears being discarded when he is no longer useful. Shows the brutal reality of aging and vulnerability. ## Footnote Main theme: Aging, Fear
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This quote expresses a character's fear of being discarded. Who said it?
When they can me here I wisht somebody’d shoot me. ## Footnote Candy
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S’pose I went in with you guys.
Candy offers to join George and Lennie in their dream of owning land. Represents hope and the desire for companionship. ## Footnote Main theme: Hope, Companionship
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This quote shows a character's desire to belong to a hopeful venture. Who is the speaker?
S’pose I went in with you guys. ## Footnote Candy
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A guy gets too lonely, he gets sick.
Crooks reflects on how isolation affects people mentally and emotionally. Highlights the devastating effects of racism and exclusion. ## Footnote Main theme: Loneliness, Racism
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This quote discusses the mental effects of isolation. Who is the speaker?
A guy gets too lonely, he gets sick. ## Footnote Crooks
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Nobody never gets to heaven, and nobody gets no land.
Crooks cynically dismisses the possibility of achieving dreams. Reflects the theme of broken dreams for itinerant workers. ## Footnote Main theme: Broken Dreams, American Dream
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This quote expresses a cynical view of dreams. Who said it?
Nobody never gets to heaven, and nobody gets no land. ## Footnote Crooks
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They play cards in there, but I can’t play because I’m black.
Crooks describes the racial segregation and exclusion he faces. Highlights loneliness and racial discrimination. ## Footnote Main theme: Racism, Loneliness
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This quote illustrates the impact of racial discrimination on a character. Who is the speaker?
They play cards in there, but I can’t play because I’m black. ## Footnote Crooks
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You got no right to come in my room.
Crooks asserts his limited control over his own space. Reflects the small amounts of dignity and autonomy that marginalized individuals cling to. ## Footnote Main theme: Racism, Power
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This quote shows a character asserting their space. Who said it?
You got no right to come in my room. ## Footnote Crooks

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