Of mice and men

• What does Crooks' bitterness reveal about his situation?

  He feels Lennie's dream won't come true
• What does Crooks mean by "a guy gets too lonely an' he gets sick"?

  Loneliness can lead to mental illness
• What does Curley's wife's statement about being strung up indicate?

  She feels threatened and powerless
• How does Curley's wife's desire for attention lead to her demise?

  Her desperation results in her death
• What does the term 'tart' signify in the context of Curley's wife?

  It reflects disrespect and misunderstanding of her
• What does Lennie mean by "We could live off the fatta the land"?

  It represents their American dream of freedom
• What does Lennie's statement "I don't like this place George" foreshadow?

  It hints at the tragic end of their dreams
• How does the cyclical structure relate to Lennie's role in the story?

  It shows Lennie makes dreams seem possible
• How does Lennie's lack of understanding about the Wall Street crash affect his dreams?

  It makes him believe in the possibility of success