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What explanation does candy give george for curleys treatment of Lennie?
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∙ 12y ago
Candy says that Curley treats Lennie badly because he is scared of and envies Lennie's strength.
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∙ 12y ago
Candy explains that Curley seems to have a Napoleon complex, where he overcompensates for his small stature by being aggressive and bullying others, especially bigger men like Lennie. Candy also mentions that Curley's wife may play a role in his behavior, as her flirtatious nature makes him insecure and paranoid.
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Who are the characters in mice of men?
lennie , george , candy , slim , curley , curleys wife , crooks , and more
What happend to curleys left hand?
If this relates to Of Mice and Men, Lennie crushed it in the fight when he and George first arrived
Who shot Lennie in the back of the head?
George. After Lennie accidentally killed Curleys wife and went to hide in the brush (a place where George and Lennie agreed to meet in case of trouble) Curley and the guys set out to kill Lennie for what he did. George, not wanting Lennie to die like that, told Lennie the story of the house they planned on having. while telling Lennie he shot him in the back of the head.
What happened between Lennie and curley?
Curley wanted to fight George I think, so he picked on Lennie. He hit Lennie a couple times and then Lennie stopped a punch in mid-air and squeezed Curley fist and brokenit ending his boxing career. Then Lennie Lille Curleys wife and he runs away and George kills him. :)
What is george's worry about curley?
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.
Is this true that george thought there was a good chance Lennie would be taken alive after he killed curleys wife?
Yes, based on the book "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, George did think there was a good chance Lennie would be taken alive after he killed Curley's wife. This is why he instructs Lennie to hide in the brush and wait for him if anything goes wrong. George wanted to protect Lennie from being lynched by the angry mob.
What explanation is given to Lennie?
In the book, when George and Lennie enter the ranch for the first time George has to cover for Lennie by claiming that he was kicked in the head by horse as a kid. After that though, Lennie asks why he lied. Other than that, Steinbeck never writes the name. You can Google it. :)
What explanation is given to Lennie's condition?
In the book, when George and Lennie enter the ranch for the first time George has to cover for Lennie by claiming that he was kicked in the head by horse as a kid. After that though, Lennie asks why he lied. Other than that, Steinbeck never writes the name. You can Google it. :)
What does candy now realize that makes him angry towards curleys wife?
Curley's wife died, so now Lennie will be in trouble and then their dream of the farm will be no more. Candy therefor won't be able to work on the farm with George and Lennie.
What is georges plan for announcing curleys wife death so hegeorge will not be blamed for it?
George plans to make it seem like Curley's wife's death was an accident by staging it as if she was killed trying to reach for Lennie's hair when he was defending himself. By framing it in a way that Lennie was protecting himself, George hopes to avoid any blame or suspicion falling on Lennie or himself.
Where does Lennie go right after he kills curleys wife. Mice and men?
After accidentally killing Curley's wife in "Of Mice and Men," Lennie flees to a nearby hiding spot in the brush by the Salinas River where George had instructed him to go if he ever got into trouble.
What does Lennie think of Curleys wife?
Lennie is initially captivated by Curley's wife and sees her as somebody he can talk to and confide in. However, he eventually becomes afraid of her when she starts to show her flirtatious side, as he is worried about getting into trouble by angering George.
