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The old swamper in "Of Mice and Men" describes Curley's wife as a troublemaker and dangerous due to her flirtatious behavior with the ranch workers. He warns George and Lennie to stay away from her to avoid getting into trouble with Curley.
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What does Curley's wife say she might have done instead of marrying Curley?
She may become a Hollywood actresss... That was her dream...
What does curleys wife say about loneliness?
In the novel, Curley says very little about his wife. The most he says is 'has anybody seen my wife?!'
What does Curley's wife say she could have down instead marrying Curley?
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.
When does George say it is okay for Lennie to talk to Curley's wife?
George says it is okay for Lennie to talk to Curley's wife when they are all in the same room together and can be seen by others to avoid any misunderstandings or trouble.
Why does candy say that curley's pants is full of ants?
Because Curley's wife 'got the eye' or was looking at other men after being married for only two weeks.
Briefly restate curley's wife's explanation for the reason guys won't talk unless they are alone?
Curley's wife tells Lennie that guys won't talk in front of him because they are afraid he will blab whatever they say to others.
Why does Curley's wife come into the bunkhouse?
Curley's wife enters the bunkhouse to flirt with the ranch hands and seek attention, as she is lonely and seeking companionship due to her unhappy marriage with Curley. She also enjoys the power she holds over the workers by using her attractiveness to manipulate and control them.
What is Curley's wife's record collection?
In John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice And Men,' the exact number of records isn't revealed. The reader is led to understand why this act of vandalism was so cruel. Curley's wife is alone and bored on the ranch, and the act of breaking her record collection, which she used as escapism, is brutal. At this point, she doesn't even like Curley.
What does curley say he has 'Of Mice and Men'?
I think he has rabbits.
Why did candy say curley wore a glove on his left hand?
Candy mentioned that Curley wore a glove filled with Vaseline on his left hand to keep it soft for his wife. Curley's wife enjoys soft things, so he wears the glove to maintain a soft touch for her.
When Lennie does not want to talk to curleys wife how does she react?
When Lennie does not want to talk to Curley's wife she begins to feel like everyone around her wants nothing to do with her including Curley himself. She also does not understand why nobody wants to talk to her so she asks what the problem is with someone trying to get a little attention, as well what the problem is with her trying to make conversation.
Why does Lennie hurt Curly and what does he do to him?
Curley was in the bunk room beating up Lennie. Curley was looking for his wife and saw Lennie laughing. Curley thought Lennie was laughing at him when he really wasn't. Curley then started to beat up Lennie while George is screaming to Lennie to fight back. Lennie then grabs Curley's fist as he is about to punch him again, and Lennie crushes Curley's fist. The damage to Curley's fist was so bad he was taken to the hospital. Slim forces Curley to say his hand was crushed by a machine. There were hardly any bones left in Curley's hand, and Curley was crying.
