chapter 5 Flashcards
What is Lennie doing at the beginning of the chapter?
He is alone in the barn stroking his dead puppy
Why is Lennie upset?
He doesn’t want George to find out and not let him “tend the rabbits”
What does the dead puppy symbolise?
The puppy symbolises the death of George and Lennie’s dream
Why does Curley’s Wife confide in Lennie?
She see’s that as he doesn’t understand much, she can say almost anything to him
Why does Lennie not want to talk to Curley’s Wife?
George had told him that she will cause them trouble
What was Curley’s Wife’s dream?
To become a movie star
Why didn’t Curley’s Wife fulfill her dream?
Her mother denied her of going to Hollywood and had hidden letters to keep her from pursuing her dream
Why did Curley’s Wife marry Curley?
Nothing came of her initial dream, so she settled for marrying Curley, who she dislikes
Why does Curley’s Wife offer Lennie to stroke her hair?
He told her he likes touching soft things and she wanted to console for his dead puppy
What kills Curley’s Wife
Lennie
Why does Curley’s Wife begin screaming?
Lennie got excited and held her hair too tight
What leads to Curley’s Wife’s death?
Lennie covers her mouth so no one hears her screaming
Why does Lennie not want anyone to hear Curley’s Wife screaming?
He is afraid that George will find out and not let him tend the rabbits
What does Lennie do to cause Curley’s Wife’s death?
He broke her neck
Where does Lennie go after he’s killed Curley’s Wife?
He goes to hide in the brush like Geoge had told him to do
Who is the first person to find Curley’s Wife’s body?
Candy
What is George’s reaction to seeing Candy’s Wife’s body?
He knows that Lennie did it
What does George hope happens to Lennie?
He is only locked up and is treated well
What does Curley hope?
That him and George can still buy the farm together
