Character Analysis of Curley's Wife in 'Of Mice and Men'
Curley’s wife has lost her dream and she lives an unhappy life. One of the quotes to prove this statement is, “I tell ya I could of went with shows” (Steinbeck, 78). This quote proves that Curley’s wife could have had a chance at a bigger life than just working on a ranch and living an unhappy life. Another good quote is, “An’ a guy tol’ me he could put me in pitchers…” (78). This statement or quote from the novel “Of Mice and Men” shows how Curley’s Wife lost all her dreams because she went and married mean old Curley. The last good statement or quote written by John Steinbeck is, “Well, a show come through, an’ I met one of the actors. He says I could go with that show” (88). The quote implies that Curley’s Wife has had all these dreams that she wants to accomplish but they all got ruined and she has to
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One quote from the story that can prove this is, “…If you…guys would want a hand to work for nothing-just his keep, why I’d come an’ lend a hand” (Steinbeck, 76). This quote/statement shows that anyone can help accomplish other people’s dreams even though it’s not their own. Another good quote to prove this statement is, “I ain’t much good, but I could cook and tend the chickens and hoe the garden some” (59). The assumption/quote proves that dreams from others can actually put an effect on their own dreams and encourage them to help others such as Lennie and George accomplish their dreams. The last and final quote for the statement is, “It’s a lot nicer to go around with a guy you know” (35). This final last quote kindly shows that you can prove that dreams can be accomplished if you travel with someone that you know and that Slim from the novel believes in George and Lennie. All of these quotes show that when you talk about your dreams it gives other people a reason to accomplish that dream with you. Finally, these quotes have an amazing effect on other people without dreams of their
One quote from the story that can prove this is, “…If you…guys would want a hand to work for nothing-just his keep, why I’d come an’ lend a hand” (Steinbeck, 76). This quote/statement shows that anyone can help accomplish other people’s dreams even though it’s not their own. Another good quote to prove this statement is, “I ain’t much good, but I could cook and tend the chickens and hoe the garden some” (59). The assumption/quote proves that dreams from others can actually put an effect on their own dreams and encourage them to help others such as Lennie and George accomplish their dreams. The last and final quote for the statement is, “It’s a lot nicer to go around with a guy you know” (35). This final last quote kindly shows that you can prove that dreams can be accomplished if you travel with someone that you know and that Slim from the novel believes in George and Lennie. All of these quotes show that when you talk about your dreams it gives other people a reason to accomplish that dream with you. Finally, these quotes have an amazing effect on other people without dreams of their