Section 2+3 Flashcards
Carlsons belief that candy should replace his dog suggests?
The world in which weak or disabled are considered unworthy of protection or preservation. (Lennie)
G+l arrival at bunkhouse used to indicate?
The struggles migrant workers face. Lack of possessions, harsh living standards. ALSO indicates predatory nature of world.
Slim drowns four of his nine puppies illustrates?
The world in which weak or disabled are considered unworthy of protection or preservation. (Lennie)
Curley represents
The viscous way in which social power tends to manifest itself
In what way does Curley contrast lennie ?
Lennie- gentle
Curley- abrasive
In what way does Curley contrast slim?
Slim- sure of himself
Curley- self conscious, insecure
Difference between Curley’s and slims strength?
Curley’s -comes from dominating those weaker than him
Slims- comes from his ‘self-possession’ ,not needing other approval
Women are presented to only be? (3 points)
. Trouble makers/ a trap
. Sex objects
. To care for men
Women in the book in relation to Eden?
Women are the temptation that will lead to the fall
Why does George care for Lennie?
He realises it’s wrong to allow/make the weak suffer
He also promises aunt Clara
What does Carlson suggest about candy’s dog and why?
It should be ‘put out of its misery’, because it is weak
Why is slims agreement to carlsons suggestion with the dog significant?
Slim is the most wise and trusted man in the story, when he agrees he confirms the apathy of the world for weakness
What does everyone in the novella have in common?
Everyone is disadvantaged in some unnecessary way
Why does candy want to join the dream?
He is mourning the loss of his dog, it will distract him.
Also he knows that he will not be around for long as he is old and weak, due to the nature of the world, he won’t last long
What is the significance of candy joining the dream?(g+l’s POV)
Steinbeck is making the dream seem possible, building their hopes to create a bigger fall
