Extra boost Flashcards
What does George say about their bond and dreams?
We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us.
This illustrates themes of friendship, hope, and the American Dream, emphasizing the uniqueness of their relationship in a lonely world.
What theme is highlighted by George’s frustration with Lennie when he says, ‘If I was alone, I could live so easy’?
Burdens of responsibility.
This statement reveals George’s internal conflict and the sacrifices he makes for Lennie.
What does Slim say after George kills Lennie?
You hadda, George. I swear you hadda.
This reflects themes of mercy, loyalty, and inevitability, demonstrating George’s painful sacrifice.
How is Lennie’s physicality described?
Lennie dabbled his big paw in the water.
This animalistic description highlights Lennie’s strength and innocence.
What does Lennie’s fascination with soft things signify?
Innocence, danger.
This links to his uncontrollable strength and foreshadows tragedy.
What does Curley’s wife express about her loneliness?
I get awful lonely… You can talk to people, but I can’t talk to nobody but Curley.
This highlights her isolation and role as a marginalized woman in a male-dominated society.
What theme is reflected in Curley’s wife’s statement, ‘I coulda made somethin’ of myself’?
Lost dreams, sexism.
This statement illustrates the limited opportunities for women in 1930s America.
What realization does George have about the dream?
I think I knowed from the very first. I think I knowed we’d never do her.
This reflects themes of hopelessness and broken dreams.
What does Candy say about losing the dream?
You guys got any money? Maybe we could do her right now?
This shows Candy’s clinging to hope and loss.
What does Crooks say about isolation?
A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody.
This reflects themes of loneliness and racism in his harsh reality.
What is Candy’s reaction to his dog’s death?
I ought to of shot that dog myself.
This foreshadows George’s decision to kill Lennie and reveals Candy’s deep regret.
What does Curley’s aggression reveal?
Power, masculinity.
This reflects toxic masculinity and Curley’s need to assert dominance.
What does Carlson say about Candy’s dog?
He ain’t no good to you, Candy. An’ he ain’t no good to himself.
This highlights the survival-focused mindset of the ranch workers and a lack of empathy.
How is the Salinas River described?
A few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas River drops in close to the hillside bank.
The natural setting contrasts with human struggles and serves as a recurring motif.
What does the foreshadowing of Lennie’s fate involve?
A water snake glided smoothly up the pool… and a motionless heron plucked it out by the head.
This symbolizes the predatory nature of the world and foreshadows Lennie’s death.
