she could have become an actress in Hollywood
Curley's wife says she could have been in the movies instead of marrying Curley. She dreams of a glamorous life in Hollywood but feels trapped in her marriage on the ranch.
She says that she could have been in the movies
Before meeting Curley, Curley's wife aspired to be an actress, but her dreams were shattered when a man promised to help her with her career but never followed through. She ended up marrying Curley out of loneliness and a desire for social status, which ultimately left her feeling trapped and unfulfilled.
George worries that Curley is confrontational and aggressive, and may pose a threat to Lennie due to his small stature and tendency to pick fights. George is concerned that Lennie's lack of understanding of the situation could lead to trouble with Curley.
Curleys wife didnt take him seriously ,but he was the only person she could talk to. "You are nuts , but you kinda nice fella". He was her friend because Curley never spend time with her and that times women were treted not as they are treated now .She treated him as if he was her closest friend ,but Lennie was warried and didnt want to talk to her because george wouldn't let him to "tend them rabits" if he talks to her.
George calls Curley's wife "jail bait" because he sees her as flirtatious and dangerous to be around. The term "jail bait" is slang for a person, usually a young woman, who is sexually attractive but legally too young to consent to sexual activities, which highlights the potential trouble that could arise from being involved with her. George is cautioning Lennie to stay away from her to avoid any complications or conflicts with Curley.
Candy is devastated and deeply affected by the death of Curley's wife. He feels guilty for not being able to stop it from happening and is worried about how it will affect his own future on the ranch. He also perceives the tragedy as a turning point that will lead to negative consequences for everyone involved.
Curley's wife admits to Lennie that she dislikes Curley, finding him mean and unpleasant. She reveals that she only married him because she thought she could escape her lonely life by becoming the wife of the boss's son.
she could get crooks strung up on a tree. she could make crooks loose his job.
This quote can be found on page 43 in the book "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. It is spoken by Curley's wife in a conversation with Lennie in the barn.
no,but they are dating and could get married when they are older
Curley's wife mentions that she could have been in show business if it weren't for her mother, who told her she was a natural at acting but then prevented her from pursuing it. She also mentions that a man promised to take her to Hollywood but never did, leaving her feeling stuck and regretful.
Chapter 5, Curley's wife discusses her dream with Lennie: " 'I live right in Salinas' she said 'Come there when I was a kid. Well, a show come through, an' I met one of the actors. He says I could go with that show. But my ol' lady wouldn' let me. She says because I was on'y fifteen. But the guy says I coulda. If I'd went, I wouldn't be livin' like this, you bet' "
It's possible that Curley's recent behavior could be influenced by various factors such as stress, personal issues, or changes in his environment. It may be worth checking in with him to see if there's something specific bothering him that could be addressed.