Of Mice and Men - Power Flashcards
What are 4 points for power in OMAM?
- Correct use of power - creates respect
- Destructive side of power - abuse of power
- Power through respect
- Using power to discriminate
What is a topic sentence for the correct use of power, which creates respect?
Through the boss, Steinbeck presents the power structure in 1930s America, but shows that power can be used correctly, and respect can be gained despite differences…
What are two quotes and a context for the correct use of power, which creates respect?
“he’s a pretty nice fella” - Shows his unorthodox use of power for the time
He is only ever referenced to as “The boss” showing his power and respect
‘Okies’ in California, often disrespected, but the boss is nice, and shows fraternity of the farm
What is a topic sentence for the abuse of power?
Steinbeck also portrays the harsh side of power when used incorrectly. Through Curley, he shows the abuse of power in 1930s America…
What are two quotes and a context for the abuse/misuse of power
“Well, nex’ time you answer when you’re spoke to.” - To Lennie, shows his inherited power
“This guy Curley sounds like a son-of-a-bitch” - Shows the loss of respect for misuse of power
Intolerance of frailty/weakness/ inefficiency - Curley is scared Lennie will beat him in a fight
What is a topic sentence for gained power through respect
By being a loyal a kind worker, Slim has gained power among the workers, and has become well respected and a leader…
What are two quotes and a context for gained power through respect?
“Slim stood up slowly and with dignity” - Calm, leader
“Hell of a nice fella” Shows the respect he has and his leadership among men
Fraternity and masculinity - Slim knows the importance of friendliness
What is a topic sentence for the use of power for discrimination?
Steinbeck also portrays the use of power racially. Curley’s Wife uses her inherited power to discriminate against Crooks and feel powerful…
What are two quotes and a context for using power to discriminate?
“I could get you strung up on a tree so easy it ain’t even funny.” - Curley’s wife To Crooks
“Listen, N**r” - Curley’s wife, Abuse of power, discrimination, undeserved power
Racism (and the Jim Crow laws)
