Quotes describing Lennie as animal Flashcards
Large pale eyes
Describes him as large brutish unevolved
Sloping shoulders
Sibilance - shows he’s very big and quite brutish and not very evolved
“A bear drags his paws”
This is a metaphor describing him as a bear. How large and feasom he looks but he is harmless. He is unable to survive in such a harsh world
“We could live of the fatta the land”
Alliteration of L and metaphors of fatta the land. Illustrates the childlike fascination of the farm. Doesn’t understand what it takes to run a farm.
Makes him more likeable to the readers
“I got you to look after me you got me to look after you”
Repetition of “Got” and “You” this illustrates that in contrast to other migrant workers who are lonely George and Lennie have created a very unique and pure bond.
“Why ain’t you wanted”
It is a question. Alliteration of W, his foolish question to outsiders as they understand segregation helps Steinbeck use Lennie to question segregation and racial separation. Why should we see people different becasue of race, Lennie is used as a mouthpiece .
“I though you was mad at me”
Separation in pro nouns, this is the first indication that thye will be permanently separated. George is no longer to protect Lennie.
