Of Mice and Men Chapter 6 Flashcards
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Where does Lennie hide?

In the brush where George told him to go if he gets in trouble.

Describe Lennie's hallucination.

He sees Aunt Clara and a rabbit.

How do the characters in Lennie's dream treat him?

They make him feel guilty and treat him harshly.

What does George do to Lennie and how does he do it?

<p>George kills Lennie with Carlson's Luger so the other men don't do worse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who or what in the novel was killed in the same way as Lennie?

<p>Candy's dog.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did George lie to the others about what really happened?

<p>To justify the death, show strong character, and show compassion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Slim say 'you had George, you hadda'?

<p>He understands why George did what he did.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What else does Slim say to Lennie?

<p>'Never you mind...a guy got to sometimes'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Carlson say to the others?

<p>'Now what ya suppose is eating' them two guys'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How and why does George kill Lennie?

<p>Killed with Carlson's Luger to protect him from Curley.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the only one who really understands what George did?

<p>Slim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Would George ever get a piece of land?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who says this phrase and why does he say it: 'If George don't want me.....I'll go away.I'll go away'?

<p>Lennie when he thinks about how much trouble he causes George.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Aunt Clara say to Lennie?

<p>Accuses him of never thinking of George and lists off all the women George could have had.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the rabbit say to Lennie?

<p>Says 'he ain't fit to lick the boots of no rabbit' and suggests that George will beat him and leave him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: Carlson kills Candy's dog?

<p>George kills Lennie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: Lennie is run out of Weed?

<p>Lennie must leave Soledad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: Lennie breaks the mouse's neck?

<p>Lennie kills Curley's wife and the pup.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: George tells Lennie to hide in the brush if he gets in trouble?

<p>Lennie hides in the brush after killing Curley's wife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: Curley harasses Lennie for not talking?

<p>Curley and Lennie fight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: Curley's wife is a rat-trap?

<p>Lennie kills Curley's wife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: George tells Candy that Curley is asking for trouble from Lennie?

<p>Lennie crushes Curley's hand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: Lennie kills the pup?

<p>Lennie kills Curley's wife.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: Crooks tells Lennie: No body gets to heaven and no body gets no land?

<p>Their dream never comes true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: The characters in Lennie's hallucination tell Lennie that George will leave him?

<p>George kills Lennie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does this event foreshadow: 'I ought to shot that dog myself George. I shouldn't ought to have let no stranger shoot my dog'?

<p>George kills Lennie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are 4 examples from the novel that show George and Lennie's friendship?

<p>George helps Lennie escape from Weed, acts as Lennie's spokesman, reassures him they are different, takes responsibility to care for him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the cause and effect from the novel:

<p>Candy's dog is old, sick, and slow. = Carlson shoots the dog and Candy loses his companion. Crooks is black. = He lives alone in a shed, shunned, jealous of Lennie, reads. Curley picks on Lennie. = Curley and Lennie fight, Lennie breaks Curley's hand, Curley is hurt, embarrassed, and vows to get even. Lennie kills Curley's wife. = George and Lennie's dream is destroyed, Lennie hides, George kills Lennie and is free but alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Lennie stroking the dead mouse and the hair of Curley's wife?

<p>Lennie cannot learn from his mistakes or control his desire to touch soft things without hurting them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of George telling Lennie not to talk to Curley's wife and he talks to her anyway?

<p>She needs and wants to talk to someone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Lennie frightening the girl in the red dress and Curley's wife?

<p>Lennie is trapped by his actions and never learns his lesson.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Lennie returning to camp after doing something bad?

<p>Lennie is suited to live in nature but not society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of George wishing he wasn't burdened with Lennie's care and realizing he will be free?

<p>George ends up realizing he needs Lennie.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Carlson shooting Candy's dog with the same Luger that George kills Lennie with?

<p>Weak and useless characters can't survive alone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Candy regretting that he didn't shoot his dog himself so George kills Lennie himself?

<p>George takes responsibility for his own actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is the farm first mentioned and what is the mood?

<p>At the birth, calm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the farm mean to George and Lennie?

<p>George: self-reliance; Lennie: care for the rabbits and responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the dream appeal to Candy? Why is George first threatened? How does Candy's interest change the dream?

<p>Candy wants to live without fear, George doesn't want anyone to know, and Candy's offer to put in money helps.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do Crooks and Curley's wife react to the dream?

<p>They don't think it will come true.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How and why does the dream die? To what extent was Lennie's participation in the dream important to George?

<p>The dream dies with Lennie's death; Lennie shared the same dream as George.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does George repeat the dream to Lennie before killing him? What has the dream come to mean at this point?

<p>George wants Lennie to die with good thoughts; George accepts the dream is dead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does George and Lennie's farm show?

<p>Hopes, dreams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Crooks' bare lightbulb show?

<p>Loneliness, isolation, weakness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the red slippers with ostrich feathers show?

<p>Attraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Candy's dog show?

<p>Weakness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the boss's spurs show?

<p>Power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the western magazines show?

<p>Hopes, dreams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Candy's missing hand show?

<p>Weakness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Curley's wife's hairstyle show?

<p>Attraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the horseshoe matches show?

<p>Power, acceptance, and approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Candy's broom show?

<p>Loneliness, isolation, weakness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Curley's wiry hair show?

<p>Anger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the color red show?

<p>Attraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the sunlight show?

<p>Power, hopes, and dreams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lennie's Actions and Hallucinations

  • Lennie hides in the brush as instructed by George when in trouble.
  • Lennie hallucinates seeing Aunt Clara and a rabbit, who accuse him harshly, emphasizing his guilt.
  • His hallucinations illustrate his subconscious fears and the feeling of being a burden to George.

George's Role and Decisions

  • George kills Lennie using Carlson's Luger to spare him from a worse fate at the hands of the other men.
  • He lies about the incident to protect the memory of Lennie's death and underscore his loyalty and compassion.
  • Slim is the only character who fully understands George's motivations behind Lennie’s death.

Thematic Foreshadowing

  • Various events foreshadow Lennie’s tragic fate, including:
    • Candy's dog is killed in a similar manner, underscoring societal views on weakness.
    • Lennie’s past incidents, like breaking a mouse’s neck, hint at his inability to control his strength or impulses leading to dire consequences.
    • Curley’s harassment sets the stage for future violence between him and Lennie.

Friendship and Responsibility

  • Examples showcasing George and Lennie's bond include:
    • George shielding Lennie from trouble and acting as his spokesperson.
    • George's reassurance that their companionship distinguishes them from other ranch workers.
    • George exemplifying responsibility for Lennie’s well-being.

Symbolism and Motifs

  • The farm symbolizes hopes and dreams for George and Lennie, reflecting their desire for independence and belonging.
  • Candy’s dog represents the inevitable decline of the weak and the harsh realities of survival.
  • Crooks' room, illuminated by a bare lightbulb, symbolizes his isolation and the bitterness of loneliness.

Changes in the Dream

  • Candy's desire for a secure future alters the dream's viability, making George initially feel threatened by potential dependence on others.
  • The dream ultimately dies with Lennie's demise, revealing how deeply intertwined his existence was with George’s aspirations.

Consequences and Reflections

  • George’s wish for freedom contrasts with his realization of the importance of his bond with Lennie.
  • The significance of George killing Lennie lies in his acceptance of responsibility, mirroring Candy’s regret over his dog’s death.
  • The emotional weight of George recounting their dream to Lennie before his death signifies a farewell to their aspirations.

Character Insights and Observations

  • Curley’s actions reflect aggression and insecurity, especially in his treatment of Lennie, leading to violent confrontations.
  • Curley’s wife represents the theme of unfulfilled dreams and attraction, illustrating the harsh realities faced by women in their era.
  • Throughout the narrative, objects like Candy’s broom and Curley’s spurs serve as symbols of power, weakness, and the struggle for approval.

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