Character Analysis Of George And Lennie In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men
In chapter one, Steinbeck introduces us to George and Lennie. They are migrant workers who travel to work on a ranch in Soledad, California. The odd duo are trying to survive and save up some money during the 1930’s Great Depression.
In chapter two, George and Lennie are introduced to the Swamper, Curley, Boss, Slim, Carlson, and Curley’s wife. Swamper’s real mane is Candy and only has one hand. As George and Lennie learn more about them, they notice that Curley is good at boxing and his wife is a “tart.” Curley and the boss wear high-heeled boots. The boss is short and stubby and Curley’s dad. He is also racist and a bully because he was rude to Crooks, and oppressed black man, even though it was George and Lennie who he was mad at. Slim is the ‘Prince of the ranch,” and Carlson is a big, late to the ranch. When they got to the ranch, the boss asked why they were late?” George lied …show more content…
Crooks has a room to himself because he is African American and cannot bunk with the white men. Lennie came into Crooks' room to talk because he was lonely. Crooks started being a bully to Lennie because Lennie came in unannounced and without permission. Shortly after, Candy also came in unannounced to talk to Lennie about the farm. When Crooks heard their plans, he started asking questions about the farm. Once he had enough information, he wanted to work for his stay on the farm as well. Curley's wife surprised the men as she stood in the doorway. She was listening to their plan. She decided to talk to Lennie about how Curly got hurt, Lennie said Curly got his hand stuck in a machine. She saw the bruises on Lennies face and asked where they came from. Lennie does not know how to lie so Curley's wife figured out that "the machine" is actually Lennie. Curly's wife threatened Crooks' life and belittled him. crooks feels so bad inside that he no longer wants in on the dream of owning a farm with the
In chapter two, George and Lennie are introduced to the Swamper, Curley, Boss, Slim, Carlson, and Curley’s wife. Swamper’s real mane is Candy and only has one hand. As George and Lennie learn more about them, they notice that Curley is good at boxing and his wife is a “tart.” Curley and the boss wear high-heeled boots. The boss is short and stubby and Curley’s dad. He is also racist and a bully because he was rude to Crooks, and oppressed black man, even though it was George and Lennie who he was mad at. Slim is the ‘Prince of the ranch,” and Carlson is a big, late to the ranch. When they got to the ranch, the boss asked why they were late?” George lied …show more content…
Crooks has a room to himself because he is African American and cannot bunk with the white men. Lennie came into Crooks' room to talk because he was lonely. Crooks started being a bully to Lennie because Lennie came in unannounced and without permission. Shortly after, Candy also came in unannounced to talk to Lennie about the farm. When Crooks heard their plans, he started asking questions about the farm. Once he had enough information, he wanted to work for his stay on the farm as well. Curley's wife surprised the men as she stood in the doorway. She was listening to their plan. She decided to talk to Lennie about how Curly got hurt, Lennie said Curly got his hand stuck in a machine. She saw the bruises on Lennies face and asked where they came from. Lennie does not know how to lie so Curley's wife figured out that "the machine" is actually Lennie. Curly's wife threatened Crooks' life and belittled him. crooks feels so bad inside that he no longer wants in on the dream of owning a farm with the