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Curly likes to attack men larger than he is. He thinks it makes him look stronger and it is more of a challenge to him than picking on someone his own size.
Though i really do feel that all who are observng this answer should read the book, because it would be easier than looking the answers up. But anyway, yea that's the CORRECT answer.
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Curley attacks Lennie in the bunk house out of jealousy and anger. He is upset that Lennie is bigger and stronger than him, and he often takes out his insecurities on others, especially those he perceives as weaker. Additionally, he is trying to assert his dominance and authority over the other workers.
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∙ 13y agoHe hates big guys.
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8. Why does Curley attack Lennie in the bunk house?
because being a small man
How are George and Lennie's dreams different from others at the bunk house?
Cause Lennie wanted some rabbits, like?
What did george shoot Lennie with?
George shot Lennie with a luger pistol that he had taken from a fellow ranch worker.
What does curley think that Lennie is smiling about in of mice and men?
Curley thinks Lennie's smiling is a sign of agreeing with the rest of the characters in the bunk house when they are all laughing at him. Curley also simply saw this as a chance to attack Lennie because being a small man, he had what the characters call "small man syndrome" and likes to pick on big guys, "Kinda mad at them 'cause they ain't a big guy."
What is a sentence with the words bunk house?
I'm headed for the bunk house right now.
Why doesn't crook want Lennie to come into his room at first?
he doesn't want to let lennie in his room because lennie is white and crooks, being black, isn't allowed in the white bunk house, so why should a white man be allowed in his room? he changes his mind because he wants someone to talk to and feels grateful for the company.
What is it about Lennie's actions in the bunk house which lead slim to conclude that he has the mental age of a child and is not deliberately mean or wicked?
Lennie's fascination with small and soft things, like mice and puppies, and his inability to control his strength in handling them shows that he lacks the mental capacity to understand the consequences of his actions. Slim observes Lennie's innocence and childlike behavior, which leads him to believe that Lennie is not intentionally mean or wicked, but rather simply lacks awareness of his own strength.
Why did Lennie walk into crooks bunk even though the other men never went near there?
Lennie went into Crooks' bunk because he wanted to get away from the chaos and noise in the main bunkhouse. He found Crooks' room peaceful and enjoyed the quiet there. Lennie was also drawn to Crooks' company because he was looking for someone to talk to and Crooks was the only one who would listen to him.
Why does George want to go into the bunk house before the others learn curley's wife is dead?
George wants to go into the bunkhouse before the others learn Curley's wife is dead because he knows it will lead to trouble, especially for Lennie. He wants to assess the situation and possibly come up with a plan to protect Lennie from the consequences of this tragic event.
What does Lennie bring into the bunk house and try to hide from George?
Lennie brings a dead puppy into the bunkhouse and tries to hide it from George. He accidentally kills the puppy while petting it too hard, causing him distress and guilt.
Who selects the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tem?
bunk nigs
Why do you think Lennie walked into Crooks bunk even though the other men at the ranch never went near there?
Lennie walked into Crooks' bunk because he was drawn to the light and the comfort he saw inside. Lennie, being innocent and unaware of social boundaries, didn't realize that he was crossing a line by entering a space where he wasn't welcome. His desire for companionship and connection overrode any sense of propriety in that moment.
