Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Chapter 3 and 4
1. Why doesn't Candy want to kill his dog?
Candy does not kill his dog because he raised it and cared for it, and loves it, it used to be a great dog.
Are Candy's feeling understandable? Have you ever felt very attached to an old or sick animal that had to be put to sleep(killed)? Explain your feelings.
I have never been attached to some animal that has died or had to be put to sleep.
Why does Candy say later on that he should have shot his dog himself and not let a stranger do it?
He realizes that he dog should have died with someone he knew and respected it, and not killed by some stranger that never loved it.
2.Why did Curley pick on Lennie?
Curley picks on Lennie because he gets pride and feels good from beating up people who are stonger and bigger than he is.
Describe Curley's main prblem in your opinion.
Curley's main problem is his ego, hew wants to have power and he is used to it, bes the masters son.
Why didn't Lennie fight back at first when Curley hit him? Lennie didn't fight back at first becasue he didn't want to do a bad thing and be yelled at by George.
What happened to Curley as a result of picking on Lennie?
Lennie completely crushed his hand and broke all the bones in his fingers, he forced Curley to seek medical attention immidiately.
3.How does Crooks react to Lennie's appearance at the door of his room?
At first he is shocked and offended telling Lennie to leave because it is his area, but he eventually lets Lennie inside to talk.
Crook's says people at the ranch dont like him because?
He is old, cant do very much and he is next to useless because of his injury, he is also disliked because he is black.
Crook's invites Lennie to stay and talk with thim because?
Crooks gets very lonely almost no one ever talks to him, especially with white people, so he was glad for the company and having someone to talk to.
Candy does not kill his dog because he raised it and cared for it, and loves it, it used to be a great dog.
Are Candy's feeling understandable? Have you ever felt very attached to an old or sick animal that had to be put to sleep(killed)? Explain your feelings.
I have never been attached to some animal that has died or had to be put to sleep.
Why does Candy say later on that he should have shot his dog himself and not let a stranger do it?
He realizes that he dog should have died with someone he knew and respected it, and not killed by some stranger that never loved it.
2.Why did Curley pick on Lennie?
Curley picks on Lennie because he gets pride and feels good from beating up people who are stonger and bigger than he is.
Describe Curley's main prblem in your opinion.
Curley's main problem is his ego, hew wants to have power and he is used to it, bes the masters son.
Why didn't Lennie fight back at first when Curley hit him? Lennie didn't fight back at first becasue he didn't want to do a bad thing and be yelled at by George.
What happened to Curley as a result of picking on Lennie?
Lennie completely crushed his hand and broke all the bones in his fingers, he forced Curley to seek medical attention immidiately.
3.How does Crooks react to Lennie's appearance at the door of his room?
At first he is shocked and offended telling Lennie to leave because it is his area, but he eventually lets Lennie inside to talk.
Crook's says people at the ranch dont like him because?
He is old, cant do very much and he is next to useless because of his injury, he is also disliked because he is black.
Crook's invites Lennie to stay and talk with thim because?
Crooks gets very lonely almost no one ever talks to him, especially with white people, so he was glad for the company and having someone to talk to.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Animal imagery in Of Mice And Men
On page 3 its says "snorting into the water like a horse" this shows Lennie's strength as it refers to him as a big animal, it also reveals his animal instincts.
Also on page 3 is the passage "Lennie dabbed his big paw" this compares Lennie to a bear, the very image of that gives off strength and power which is exactly what is trying to be conveyed about Lennie. On page 5 "a mouse? a live mouse?" here the mouse symbolizes Lennie's freedom of choice, and this ability to do what he wants, whether good or bad. On page 10 is the quote "I wisht to get the rabbits soon" the rabbits are what Lennie wants and therefore symbolize his dreams and his aspirations, what he works for in life, his purpose. Page 11, "feeling on it like it was a mouse" this is comparing the dress of the girl in Weed to the mouse that Lennie had, it shows his lack of perception as well as the vast lack of logic that is the main difference between him and all other normal people. Page 16 holds the line "red, blue, and green rabbits" the different colored tabbits show how innocent and vulnerbale Lennie is and how he is easily susceptible. On page 20, "where a horse kicked him" for Crooks the animal symbolizes his captor and what made him the way hes is, what restricted his movement and made his life all the harder. Page 22 "he's as strong as a bull" George is referring to Lennies strength and comparing him to a bull which is a strong animal in everyones mind. Finally is page 35 " drowned four of em' right off" in this line Slim is talking about the dogs he just got and it shows how cruel the world can be and how to survive you must both have luck and skill.
Also on page 3 is the passage "Lennie dabbed his big paw" this compares Lennie to a bear, the very image of that gives off strength and power which is exactly what is trying to be conveyed about Lennie. On page 5 "a mouse? a live mouse?" here the mouse symbolizes Lennie's freedom of choice, and this ability to do what he wants, whether good or bad. On page 10 is the quote "I wisht to get the rabbits soon" the rabbits are what Lennie wants and therefore symbolize his dreams and his aspirations, what he works for in life, his purpose. Page 11, "feeling on it like it was a mouse" this is comparing the dress of the girl in Weed to the mouse that Lennie had, it shows his lack of perception as well as the vast lack of logic that is the main difference between him and all other normal people. Page 16 holds the line "red, blue, and green rabbits" the different colored tabbits show how innocent and vulnerbale Lennie is and how he is easily susceptible. On page 20, "where a horse kicked him" for Crooks the animal symbolizes his captor and what made him the way hes is, what restricted his movement and made his life all the harder. Page 22 "he's as strong as a bull" George is referring to Lennies strength and comparing him to a bull which is a strong animal in everyones mind. Finally is page 35 " drowned four of em' right off" in this line Slim is talking about the dogs he just got and it shows how cruel the world can be and how to survive you must both have luck and skill.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Chapter 1 and 2
Chapter 1 and 2
A. Lennie is not very bright maybe retarded and leads and looks to his friends George for guidance, he is a gentle giant and enjoys animals.
B. George puts up with Lennie out of pity and the fact that he would feel too guilty to leave him. George is lean, smart, and a caretaker.
C. Curley is a troublemaker with a wife who doesn’t really love him, and he likes to pick fights with really big guys.
D. Slim is a jerkline skinner wthe ranch depends on and needs, he is kind and fair, of average intelligence.
E. Carlson is another ranch hand who works for the boss, he offers to shoot Candy’s dog and doesn’t seem to have strong morales.
F. Candy is another ranch hand who owns this old dog, he is old himself and probably wont last much longer on the ranch.
G. Crooks is a black stable caretaker who looks after the animals and feeds them. Nobody ever talks to him because he is black.
2.Lennie likes puppies, rabbits, and mice because he likes to pet them and the feel of their soft fur on his hands.
3. George met Lennie many years ago at Aunt Clara’s, we don’t know much besides that.
b. Georges feeling towards Lennie are responsibility and pity, he feels sad for him and feels that he has to take care of him because if he doesn’t than who will?
c. George takes care of Lennie out of love and remorse, feeling bad that he is retarded yet loving him as a brother.
4.George and Lennie share a dream of being able to own a ranch of their own. It will only be a few acres big but will have a garden patch and rabbits to tend, and even a couple farmyard animals. It is a dream of peace where they are all happy.
5.The reason that George and Lennie left Weed was because of trouble they had gotten into. Lennie saw a girls dress and just wanted to touch it feel how soft it was, when she pulled away he got scared and grabbed on tighter, then George and Lennie had to run away from the town.
A. Lennie is not very bright maybe retarded and leads and looks to his friends George for guidance, he is a gentle giant and enjoys animals.
B. George puts up with Lennie out of pity and the fact that he would feel too guilty to leave him. George is lean, smart, and a caretaker.
C. Curley is a troublemaker with a wife who doesn’t really love him, and he likes to pick fights with really big guys.
D. Slim is a jerkline skinner wthe ranch depends on and needs, he is kind and fair, of average intelligence.
E. Carlson is another ranch hand who works for the boss, he offers to shoot Candy’s dog and doesn’t seem to have strong morales.
F. Candy is another ranch hand who owns this old dog, he is old himself and probably wont last much longer on the ranch.
G. Crooks is a black stable caretaker who looks after the animals and feeds them. Nobody ever talks to him because he is black.
2.Lennie likes puppies, rabbits, and mice because he likes to pet them and the feel of their soft fur on his hands.
3. George met Lennie many years ago at Aunt Clara’s, we don’t know much besides that.
b. Georges feeling towards Lennie are responsibility and pity, he feels sad for him and feels that he has to take care of him because if he doesn’t than who will?
c. George takes care of Lennie out of love and remorse, feeling bad that he is retarded yet loving him as a brother.
4.George and Lennie share a dream of being able to own a ranch of their own. It will only be a few acres big but will have a garden patch and rabbits to tend, and even a couple farmyard animals. It is a dream of peace where they are all happy.
5.The reason that George and Lennie left Weed was because of trouble they had gotten into. Lennie saw a girls dress and just wanted to touch it feel how soft it was, when she pulled away he got scared and grabbed on tighter, then George and Lennie had to run away from the town.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
On the Left here is Lennie from mice and men, or at least what i think he looks like. He is a slightly retarded far
m hand who needs constant attention from his good friend George(picture under Lennie). This is a tragic tale of two people who are forced to make some bad decisions, thought they may be the best decisions they can make. Personally i think the movie is average, its alright but nothing special. I like the book because of all the description and detail that is poured into it. I don't like the book because not very much happens throughout the story, it is kind of slow and stays that way for a while. My favorites characters are Candy(last picture) and Crooks, they are really laid back and just chill, so i like them. The character that i really hate is Curley 
because h
e is out to hurt Lennie from the beginning. Thats whats happening with mice and men.
m hand who needs constant attention from his good friend George(picture under Lennie). This is a tragic tale of two people who are forced to make some bad decisions, thought they may be the best decisions they can make. Personally i think the movie is average, its alright but nothing special. I like the book because of all the description and detail that is poured into it. I don't like the book because not very much happens throughout the story, it is kind of slow and stays that way for a while. My favorites characters are Candy(last picture) and Crooks, they are really laid back and just chill, so i like them. The character that i really hate is Curley 
because h
e is out to hurt Lennie from the beginning. Thats whats happening with mice and men.
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