Lennie Flashcards
What makes Lennie different in the novel?
He has mental disabilities
What quote is used to first describe Lennie?
“Huge and lumbering”
What does his mental problems make him upon George?
Dependant on George to manage day to day life in the difficult environment they work and live in
What animals is Lennie often described in terms as?
Lumbers and has the strength of a BEAR + actions of a DOG
What does George and Lennie share in terms of their lives?
The importance of their relationship
What would happen to Lennie without George’s care? And why?
He would end up in the “booby hatch” because they were regarded as a burden to society and were treated very unsympathetically
What quote proves the other men’s suspension of George and Lennie’s relationship?
“What stake you got in this guy? You takin’ his pay away from him?”
What quote is used to show why they’re both different to other migrant workers
“But not us! An’ why? Because… because i’ve got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that’s why.”
What does Lennie’s perception of learning difficulties make him?
A victim of prejudice
Why does Curley see Lennie as a target and an excuse to fight?
Because of his lack of awareness
What quotes are used to show he’s a victim of prejudice?
“Let the big guy talk”. “You better speak when you’re spoken to”. “No big son-of-a-bitch is gonna laugh at me”.
What derogatory terms is Lennie called?
“dum-dum”. “cuckoo”. “crazy”. “nuts”.
