Of Mice and Men Quotes for Lonliness Flashcards
Is the character George lonely during the novel? What changed at the end of the novel?
The character George is not lonely during the novel but upon Lennie’s death George will now be lonely.
Is the character Lennie lonely during the novel? Why/Why not? Give a quote that shows Lennie does not like loneliness.
Lennie is not Lonely because he is too innocent to fear loneliness.
However when Crooks suggests George will not return to him Lennie becomes angry.
‘He stood up and walked dangerously towards Crooks. “Who hurt George?” he demanded.’
Why is the character Candy lonely during the novel? What does Candy do to try and end his loneliness?
When Candy’s only companion, his dog, was shot Candy became lonely. This is why he attempts to enter George and Lennie’s dream so he will not be lonely for the rest of his life.
‘A shot sounded in the distance. The men looked quickly at the old man. Every head turned toward him. For a moment he continued to stare at the ceiling. Then he rolled slowly over’
Is the character Curly’s wife lonely during the novel?
Curly’s wife is lonely because she is married to a man she doesn’t love and she has no other women to talk to.
‘Her face grew angry. “Wha’s the matter with me?” she cried. “Ain’t I got a right to talk to nobody?”’
Is the character Crooks lonely during the novel?
Crooks is lonely during the novel as he is forced to live separate from the other men.
‘“If ever’body’s comin’ in, you might just as well.” It was difficult for Crooks to conceal his pleasure with anger.’
Give a quote that shows the character Crooks is lonely during the novel.
‘“If ever’body’s comin’ in, you might just as well.” It was difficult for Crooks to conceal his pleasure with anger.’
Give a quote that shows that Curly’s Wife is lonely during the novel.
‘Her face grew angry. “Wha’s the matter with me?” she cried. “Ain’t I got a right to talk to nobody?”’
Was Candy lonely during the novel. Elaborate+quote.
Candy was not lonely during the novel until his dog was killed.
‘A shot sounded in the distance. The men looked quickly at the old man. Every head turned toward him. For a moment he continued to stare at the ceiling. Then he rolled slowly over’
