the theory of evolution
Curley attacks Lennie out of anger and aggression, blaming him for the death of his wife. In retaliation, Lennie crushes Curley's hand, revealing his immense strength and inadvertently causing Curley significant harm.
Curley plans to shoot Lennie in the stomach, to cause a slow and painful death.
Steinbeck portrays Curley's wife as a lonely and somewhat manipulative character, seeking attention from the men on the ranch due to her unhappy marriage with Curley. She dreams of a better life and regrets her missed opportunities, ultimately leading to her tragic demise.
Curley reacts with anger and a desire for revenge when he finds out about his wife's death. He lashes out and seeks to confront and harm Lennie, believing him to be responsible for what happened. Curley's reaction is fueled by his grief and sense of loss, as well as his need to assert power and control in the situation.
Curley's wife screams when Lennie accidentally kills her because she is frightened and in pain. She screams for help, but the situation escalates quickly, leading to her tragic death.
One example of foreshadowing in "Of Mice and Men" is when Lennie accidentally kills the puppy, foreshadowing his eventual accidental killing of Curley's wife. Another example is when Candy's old dog is shot, foreshadowing the fate of Lennie at the end of the novel. These events hint at the tragic outcomes that will unfold later in the story.
Curley's wife dream was to be in the movies, but because of this death she won't be able to live. Lennie's dream was to have their own ranch and have lots of rabbits, but since he killed someone he will have to be hung, or go to a circus and he won't be allowed to go outside anymore.
Lennie covered Curley's wife's mouth to stop her from screaming, but unintentionally caused her death due to his lack of control and strength.
Slim reacted to Curley's wife's death with understanding and compassion. He consoled George and assured him that Lennie's fate was out of his hands, and he understood the difficult circumstances that led to the tragedy. Slim remained calm and supportive during this distressing moment on the ranch.
George wanted to spare Lennie from a more brutal and painful death at the hands of Curley and his men. He also wanted to ensure that Lennie's death was more peaceful and compassionate. Additionally, George felt a sense of responsibility for protecting and caring for Lennie throughout their time together.
Curley's wife's death is ultimately a result of a combination of factors involving her own actions, Curley's neglect and possessiveness, and the unfair social norms that restrict her. While Lennie inadvertently causes her death, there is shared responsibility among the characters and the society they live in that contribute to the tragic outcome.
He was very upset; hearing his wife's death :'(