Dreams Flashcards
What is Crooks’ dream?
He wants companionship as he is lonely and damaged and no one wants to be his friend because he is black. He also wants equality as he cannot understand why there is racism
What does almost everyone’s dream in the novel revolve around?
A dream for companionship as they do not want to feel lonely anymore
Whose dream does Crooks hear about and why does he want to be a part of it?
He wants to be a part of George and Lennie’s dream as he wouldn’t be so lonely and he knows he would be helpful even if he is crippled
What is Curley’s wife’s dream?
She wants to be a Hollywood actress - this is shown in the way she dresses all fancy in the hope to look attractive. She’s also lonely on the ranch as the ranch workers and even Curley even ignores her or doesn’t give her attention - she would get some attention is she was an actress
What do George and Lennie want from their dream?
They only want a very small something in comparison to the dreams of the other characters - couple of acres, small house, rabbits, they wouldn’t have to work so hard and they wouldn’t have follow rules
What does George really want from their dream?
He wants to regain what he lost as a child
What does Lennie really want from the dream?
All Lennie really cares about is the rabbits
What is Candy’s dream?
He wants companionship because as soon as he lost his dog he feels lonely. He also wants to feel helpful and useful again as he is old and damaged and that is why he wants to joins George and Lennie’s dream
