Of mice of men chpt2 Flashcards
How do we learn about harsh reality in this chapter
Slim drowned some of lilies puppies because the dog had too many to feed.
This hints at the harsh reality of survival and foreshadows future events
WHO’s is candy
Candy is the “ old swamper” (cleaner) who has an old dog
how does everyone feel about the boss of the ranch
They talk about him as “a pretty nice fella”
Who is Curley
The boss’s son
How is Curley described
‘Pretty handy. He done quite a bit in the ring.”
He also “ hates big guys’
Who is slim
Slim the ‘jerk line skinner’ and the unofficial leader of the ranch
What is the key theme for this chapter
Power and hierarchy
Key quotes that express the key the themes
“The boss gives him hell when he’s mad, but the stable buck don’t give a damn about that.” - candy
“A guy on a ranch don’t ever listen nor he don’t ask no questions.” - George
