Questions and Answers
What did George tell Slim about his past with Lennie?
George used to mess with Lennie a lot but then stopped after Lennie almost died.
How did George end up having to punch Lennie?
George had to punch Lennie in the face for him to let go of a woman after they got in trouble at their last job.
What did Lennie receive that is significant in this chapter?
Lennie got a puppy.
What did Carlson do to Candy's dog?
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Why does Candy want to pitch in towards George and Lennie's dream?
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Why did Curly start beating Lennie up?
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What happened when Lennie grabbed Curly's hand?
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What did Slim advise Curly to say about his injury?
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Study Notes
George's Relationship with Lennie
- George reminisces about his past behavior towards Lennie, admitting he used to tease him but stopped after a dangerous incident where Lennie almost drowned.
- Lennie expressed gratitude to George for saving his life, highlighting their deep bond and reliance on each other.
George's Confession to Slim
- George reveals to Slim how Lennie's actions caused complications at their previous job, emphasizing his protective instincts over Lennie's well-being.
- He shares an incident where he had to physically confront Lennie to make him release a woman, underscoring the challenges of managing Lennie's strength.
Lennie's New Puppy
- Lennie acquires a puppy, showcasing his desire for companionship and innocence despite his troubling past.
Carlson's Act
- Carlson takes the drastic step of shooting Candy's dog, representing the harsh realities of life on the ranch and the theme of mercy killing.
Candy's Involvement in the Dream
- Candy contributes $350 towards George and Lennie's aspiration of owning a ranch, motivated by his fear of becoming homeless due to aging and impending job loss.
Curly's Aggression
- Curly attacks Lennie, mistakenly believing Lennie's smile is a taunt related to Curly's marital issues, demonstrating Curly's insecurity and volatile nature.
Lennie's Strength Unleashed
- In response to Curly's attack, Lennie squeezes Curly's hand with immense strength, resulting in severe injury, indicating Lennie's lack of control over his physical power.
- George intervenes by punching Lennie, illustrating the protective dynamic between the two friends and Lennie's struggle with aggression.
Slim's Advice to Curly
- Slim advises Curly to claim that his hand was injured in a machine, suggesting a need for reputation management and the social pressures faced by the characters within the ranch community.
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