Of Micr and Men quotes

• George is a travelling farm worker and friend and protector of Lennie.
• George is small, intelligent and quick-witted.
• In Chapter 1, George describes the first man he sees as sharp and quick-witted.
• In Chapter 2, George stands up for Lennie and lies for him, even if mad.
• In Chapter 3, George starts to believe the dream will come true after Candy's money is added.
• Tone of voice changes in Of Mice and Men.
• Curley’s wife, a pretty, lonely woman who dreams of being a film star, is never given a name.
• Candy, an elderly man who has lost one hand in an accident on the ranch, is a fount of knowledge about people.
• In Chapter 5, George reacts to Lennie's death by shutting off his feelings.
• In Chapter 6, George kills Lennie, believing it's for the best.
• Lennie is a huge child-like man who travels with George.
• Lennie is incapable of looking after himself, is extremely strong and is fascinated by small things like mice and puppies.
• In Chapter 1, Lennie is described as a bear dragging its paws.
• In Chapter 1, Lennie imitates George exactly.
• Lennie looks up to George as a father figure.
• In Chapter 1, Lennie's simple dream is to own rabbits.
• In Chapter 2, Lennie is described as strong as a bull.
• Crooks compares heaven and land, symbolizing the American dream.
• Crooks is cynical and does not believe in the American dream.
• Crooks' things represent his beliefs and attitude.
• Lennie is unaware that George will be angry and acts like a child.
• Crooks is the focal chapter in Of Mice and Men and the text should be investigated from pages 98-116.
• Crooks uses flashback narration to his happier past.
• Crooks' dream is to have a friend like George and Lennie.
• Crooks' background story reveals that he was once more prosperous and is now in his current position due to circumstances beyond his control.
• Crooks is proud and aloof and demands other people keep their distance.
• Crooks is a victim of prejudice and is the only black worker on the ranch, a proud and lonely man who seeks respect through his learning.
• Lennie begins to cry and does not know his own strength.
• Lennie panics and does not know his own strength.
• Crooks is sensitive to prejudice and feels able to act superior to Lennie.
• Crooks enjoys company.
• In Chapter 3, Lennie fights back when Curley's wife attacks him and won't let go, hinting for later (C's wife).
• Curley attacks Lennie when he feels threatened by Slim or Carlson.
• Candy outlines his dream to join in with Crooks, but is overcome with the dream.
• Candy becomes bold with Curley’s wife when a new sense of fraternity makes him feel accepted.
• Curley is described as weak and Lennie is described as an animal, symbolizing Curley’s weakness.
• Curley, the Boss’s son, is described as a small, angry ex-boxer who is always ready to pick a fight.
• In Chapter 4, Lennie's dream is to own a little place and live on the fatta the land.
• The old swamper scared of Boss and likes a quiet life.
• Slim is the antithesis of Curley, a tall, thoughtful man and a natural leader.