This week, read chapters 1-2 of Of Mice and Men and complete the following writing homework:
(The page numbers may change depending on which version of the book you have)
Of Mice and Men
Homework Discussion Questions
Answer each of the questions below in at least 3 sentences each.
Chapter 1
- (Page 1) Why does Steinbeck describe the setting with such detail?
- (Page 5) What observations can you make about Lennie based on his attachment to the dead mouse?
- (Page 7) What do you think could have happened in Weed to make George and Lennie leave?
- (Page 9) Steinbeck compares Lennie to a terrier - What does this comparison say about Lennie?
- What does it say about the view of handicapped people during the 1930s?
- How have views on the handicapped changed/stayed the same today?
- (Page 11) George complains about having to take care of Lennie. Why might George keep Lennie around?
Chapter Two
- (Page 20) What can we assume about the boss from Candy's description of him?
- Candy claims he is a nice man - What evidence do we have for/against this statement?
- Is Candy a reliable source of information? Why/why not?
- (Page 22) Why might the boss jump to the conclusion that George is taking advantage of Lennie?
- Why doesn't George simply tell the boss the truth about Lennie instead of claiming to be his cousin?
- (Page 25) Why is Curly hostile towards Lennie?
- Is Curly's attitude justified? Why/why not?
- (Page 33) Slim is described as a talented, good looking, well respected man on the ranch. Does this give him reason to flirt with Curly's wife? Why does he seem to get away with it?
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