Part 4:
(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. 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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