Quotes Flashcards
What is a key quote that demonstrates Lennie’s strength?
“Lennie dabbled his big paw in the water.”
Which quote shows George’s frustration with Lennie?
“If I was alone, I could live so easy.”
What does George say about their dream?
“We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us.”
How does Curley’s wife describe her loneliness?
“I get awful lonely… You can talk to people, but I can’t talk to nobody but Curley.”
What does Slim say about Lennie’s death?
“You hadda, George. I swear you hadda.”
What is Crooks’ comment on loneliness?
“A guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody.”
How does Candy react to his dog’s death?
“I ought to of shot that dog myself.”
What does Carlson’s attitude toward Candy’s dog reveal?
“He ain’t no good to you, Candy. An’ he ain’t no good to himself.”
What is a key quote about the dream’s fragility?
“I think I knowed from the very first. I think I knowed we’d never do her.”
How does Steinbeck describe the Salinas River setting?
“A few miles south of Soledad, the Salinas River drops in close to the hillside bank.”
What does George warn Lennie about?
Don’t drink so much
This reflects George’s concern for Lennie’s well-being.
How do ranch workers feel about their lives according to the text?
The loneliest guys in the world
This highlights the isolation experienced by itinerant workers.
What do George and Lennie believe they have that sets them apart from others?
A future
This shows their hope and dreams despite their circumstances.
What does George ask Slim not to tell?
You wouldn’t tell?
This indicates a level of trust and secrecy between George and Slim.
What does George say about asking permission to go to the carnival?
We wouldn’t ask nobody if we could
This reflects their independent spirit.
What is George’s plan regarding Lennie in chapter 5?
Gotta get ‘im an’ lock ‘im up
This reveals George’s protective instincts towards Lennie.
What does Lennie show George in chapter 1?
Look what I done
This indicates Lennie’s childlike nature and his need for approval.
What does Lennie repeatedly say he forgot?
I forgot again
This showcases Lennie’s struggle with memory and understanding.
What does Lennie want George to do?
Tell me - like you done before
This emphasizes Lennie’s desire for comfort and familiarity.
What does George say about Lennie’s mental state?
He ain’t no cuckoo
This shows George’s defense of Lennie’s character.
What does Crooks say about being sent to a mental institution?
They’ll take ya to the booby hatch… tie ya up….like a dog
This reflects Crooks’ fears and the stigma surrounding mental health.
What is Lennie’s reaction to the idea of getting killed?
Why do you got to get killed?
This underscores Lennie’s innocence and confusion about violence.
What does Lennie admit in chapter 6?
I done another bad thing
This reveals Lennie’s awareness of his actions and their consequences.
What does Candy say about his future in chapter 3?
They’ll can me purty soon
This indicates Candy’s fear of being discarded as he ages.
What does Candy wish for regarding his life?
Wisht somebody’d shoot me… I won’t have no place to go
This highlights Candy’s despair and sense of hopelessness.
What does Candy say to protect Lennie?
You let this guy alone. Don’t you do no messing around
This shows Candy’s loyalty and protective nature.
How is Curley’s wife described?
Yull rouged lips…heavily made up
This reflects the objectification and perception of women in the story.
What does George say about Curley’s wife?
Ain’t no place for a girl, specially like her
This highlights the gender dynamics and isolation faced by women.
What does Curley threaten to do in chapter 5?
I’m gonna shoot the guts out of that big bastard
This shows Curley’s violent nature and his aggression towards Lennie.
What does Crooks say about loneliness?
A guy gets too lonely
This emphasizes the emotional toll of isolation among ranch workers.
How is Crooks’ living situation described?
Had his bunk in the harness room
This illustrates the segregation and discrimination faced by Crooks.
What does Crooks say about men traveling alone?
Hundreds of men… with their bindles on their back an that same damn thing in their heads
This reflects the shared dreams and struggles of itinerant workers.
What does George say about the rarity of companionship among workers?
Ain’t many guys travel around together… I don’t know why
This highlights the loneliness inherent in their lifestyle.
What does Candy say about not needing high heeled boots?
Don’t need to wear no high heeled boots
This reflects the practicality and straightforward nature of ranch life.
What is said about the authority of the boss?
His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject
This underscores the power dynamics present on the ranch.
