Part 4:
(REMEMBER: These topics are OPTIONAL; you can respond to them in a post, or just used them as direction for what to focus on while you read)
1. We finally get to know Crooks. What stood
out to you or surprised you about him? With what intentions do you think
Steinbeck deliberately characterized him?
2. “Crooks’ face lighted with pleasure in his
torture [of Lennie]” – p. 71
At first this made me strongly dislike Crooks!
BUT, after reading on, Steinbeck made it clear WHY Crooks was toying with
Lennie about George not returning. Discuss your interpretations of this…
3. What is ironic about
Curley’s wife’s statement: “They left all the weak ones here.” – p. 77
4. Curley’s wife reveals several times
throughout her appearance in Section 4 that she is in the same exact state of
mind as these men (i.e. LONELY) – where did we see evidence of this?
5. Some thoughts to discuss on the ending
scene:
- Why does Crooks change his mind about
wanting in on their dream?
- Why do you think Curley’s wife intends
to get herself some rabbits?
- How did Curley’s wife ultimately “win”
the argument?
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