George

• What themes and context relate to George?

  • Everyman struggle --> Example of failed American Dream.
  • Companionship/loneliness --> Golden California migrant.
• What does he say to express regret over Lennie in Chp 1?

  " I could take my fifty bucks... I could stay in a cat house... I could eat any place I want..."
• Provide quotes showing George defending Lennie in chapter 3.

  "He's dumb as hell, but he ain't crazy."
• What does he say when talking to Slim in Chapter 3 about loneliness?


  "I ain't got no people. ... After a long time, they get mean."
• What does George say to Candy after finding Curley's wife's body in chapter 5?

  " I think I know'd we'd never do her."

  "I'll work my month an' I'll take my fifty bucks.. an' work another month"
• What does George say/do while with Lennie alone in chapter 3?

  "We'd jus' live there. We'd belong there."

  " George sat entranced with his own picture."
• How does George describe his and Lennie's dream in chapter 1?

  "They got no family. They don't belong no place ... We got a future. We got someone to talk to"

  "He repeated his words rhythmically"
• What does George say to Lennie in chapter 6 before shooting him?

  "Look acrost the river... so you can almost see it."
• How is George described as?

  " small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features"
• How is George seen falling victim to temptations that hurt him financially?


   "I seen guys nearly crazy with loneliness for land, but ever' time a whorehouse or a blackjack game took what it takes." 

  " In town in a house. That's where your money's going."
• How does George explain his relationship with Lennie before?


  "Made me seem so goddam smart alongside of him"