Of Mice and Men - Curley Flashcards
What are 4 points for Curley in OMAM?
Abuse of power/Racist
Assuming/Not understanding
Egoistic, doesn’t want challengers
Controlling/ Sexist
What is a topic sentence for Curley’s abuse of power?
Steinbeck also portrays Curley as abusing his power and being rude and racist to people on the ranch, just because of his position on the ranch…
What are two quotes and a context for Curley’s abuse of power?
“Well, nex’ time you answer when you’re spoke to.” - To Lennie, shows his abuse of power
“The n**r’s got a shotgun” - He is racist towards Crook’s, calling him racist terms
‘Okies’ in California/Dust Bowl, he doesn’t like migrants threatening his position
What is a topic sentence for Curley’s assumptions/ lack of understanding
Steinbeck presents Curley as assuming the worst in people, and not letting people explain themselves…
What are two quotes and a context for Curley’s lack of understanding/ assumptions?
“Oh, so it’s that way.” - Assumes that just because they travel together, they are gay
“Let the big gay talk.” - About Lennie not talking when they come into the ranch
Intolerance of homosexuals, misunderstanding of friendship in 1930s America
What is a topic sentence for Curley’s egoistic style?
Curley is also presented as scared he will be exposed as weak, which he hides with his ego…
What are two quotes and a context for Curley’s egoistic style?
“He hates big guys.”
“Curley ain’t givin’ nobody a chance.” - Picks on everyone regardless of their character
Intolerance of frailty/weakness/ inefficiency - Curley is scared Lennie will beat him in a fight
What is a topic sentence for how Curley is controlling and sexist?
In ‘Of Mice and Men’, Curley is presented as sexist and controlling of his wife…
What are two quotes and a context for how Curley is controlling and sexist?
“I can’t talk to anybody but Curley.”
[Curley’s wife] “can move quiet. I guess she had a lot of practice” - Implies she has to sneak around because of him controlling her
Sexism (and Hollywood cinema)
