Of Mice and Men pp.84-98
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This story takes place in the middle of the Great Depression. 1 out of 4 Americans were out of work and roughly the same amount were homeless.
In the chapter, Curley’s wife reassures Lennie that killing the dog was O.K.; “Don’t worry none. He was jus’ a mutt. You can get another one easy. The whole country is full of mutts.”In what ways can this statement have a double meaning? What comes to your mind when you hear the word mutt? How can a connection between the Great Depression and mutts be made? Be sure to explain your answer.
This story takes place in the middle of the Great Depression. 1 out of 4 Americans were out of work and roughly the same amount were homeless.
In the chapter, Curley’s wife reassures Lennie that killing the dog was O.K.; “Don’t worry none. He was jus’ a mutt. You can get another one easy. The whole country is full of mutts.”
In what ways can this statement have a double meaning? What comes to your mind when you hear the word mutt? How can a connection between the Great Depression and mutts be made? Be sure to explain your answer.
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