Part 3:
(REMEMBER: These questions 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. On p. 39 George spoke “proudly” of Lennie for the first
time ever while talking to Slim. Later, on p. 44 Candy spoke proudly of his old
dog as well. How are these two situations alike?
2. Beyond the smell, why do you think Carlson suggested shooting
the dog? What might the dog itself, or the shooting of the dog, represent? Why
do you think Candy eventually agreed to it?
3. Any time an author uses repetition, it is usually
meaningful. Steinbeck has used the word ‘deliberate’ five times (so far) throughout
the novel. Find the word on pages 22, 28, 42, 51, and 55 and see if you can
find the significance.
4. We learned a LOT more detail about George & Lennie’s dream.
But “when Candy spoke, they both jumped as though they had been caught doing
something reprehensible…[and] George was on guard immediately.” WHY the
panic??? And why do you think Candy wants “in” on the dream?
5. What is your reaction to the fight? (Bot the beginning of
it and the end.) What characteristics were solidified about the many characters
who were present during this debacle (Curley, George, Lennie, Carlson, Candy,
Slim)?
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