Of Mice and Men pp.84-98
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3 questions
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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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Before Lennie ends her life, Curley’s wife tells Lennie of the missed opportunities that she has had and why she married Curley.
In what ways is Curley’s wife similar to the men on the ranch? Why does she feel so lonely? Explain your answers.
Before Lennie ends her life, Curley’s wife tells Lennie of the missed opportunities that she has had and why she married Curley.
In what ways is Curley’s wife similar to the men on the ranch? Why does she feel so lonely? Explain your answers.
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George said softly, “- I think I knowed from the very first. I think I knowed we’d never do her. He usta like to hear about it so much I got to thinking maybe we would.”
What does George mean by this statement? Has this type of thinking crossed your mind in the past? If so, when and what was the result?
George said softly, “- I think I knowed from the very first. I think I knowed we’d never do her. He usta like to hear about it so much I got to thinking maybe we would.”
What does George mean by this statement? Has this type of thinking crossed your mind in the past? If so, when and what was the result?