English Flashcards
‘the rectangle of sunshine in the doorway was cut off’
This shows how Curley’s wife cuts off hope. This links to the theme of hope as it is represented by the sunshine.
The theme of hope can link to the American dream as that is what the characters are hopeful to achieve; it is what sustains their hope.
When Curley’s wife dies so does the hope of the others’ American dreams
‘Coulda been in the movies, an’ had nice clothes’
Shows the contrast between her current life and American dream; shows how hard they are to achieve and how unrealistic it is. Links to theme of hope and American dream. Important because it sustains her to be hopeful
‘The ache for attention was gone from her face’
Shows she was peaceful now that her American dream is gone. Shows how American Dream causes stress. People aren’t pleased until they achieve it; however it’s impossible to achieve because there’s always more to want.
