Curley plans to shoot Lennie in the stomach, to cause a slow and painful death.
George decides to flee with Lennie to a nearby ranch and hide until the situation cools off. He plans to lie to the other workers about the circumstances of Curley's wife's death to protect Lennie from the consequences. However, George ultimately realizes that he must confront the truth and make a difficult decision regarding Lennie's fate.
running away to the brush. And also because he killed the pup and also curley's wife.
George is afraid to have Candy overhear his plans for the farm and his dream to join Lennie in owning rabbits. He worries that Candy will judge him or interfere with his aspirations.
Lennie and Candy forget their agreement not to talk about their dream farm when they visit Crooks. They end up discussing their plans for the farm in front of him, even though they had promised not to mention it.
Candy was excited and hopeful about George and Lennie's plan to buy a piece of land and live off the fatta the lan'. He eagerly offered to contribute his life savings to join them in their dream.
Sure! Here are 15 examples of irony in "Of Mice and Men": Lennie being strong yet mentally disabled. George trying to protect Lennie, but ultimately causing his death. Candy's dog being shot to prevent suffering, foreshadowing Lennie's fate. Curley's wife seeking attention but being isolated by the other men. Crooks, who is discriminated against, discriminating against Lennie. The dream of owning a farm leading to shattered hopes and tragedy. George telling Lennie stories of their future, only for them to remain unfulfilled. Lennie loving to pet soft things, inadvertently leading to the death of the puppy and Curley's wife. Candy feeling powerless to stop the men from killing Lennie, despite owning a gun. Curley being aggressive to compensate for his small stature. Slim being respected and admired despite his quiet nature. Lennie's reliance on George for guidance, yet causing trouble for him. The workers dreaming of freedom and independence, while being bound by economic and social constraints. The men on the ranch seeking companionship, but ultimately feeling lonely and isolated. The title itself, "Of Mice and Men," coming from Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse," where the speaker reflects on how plans can often go awry.
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.
In "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, Candy's dream was to join George and Lennie in owning a piece of land where he could live out his remaining years happily and independently. The farm represented hope and security for him in a world that was characterized by uncertainty and transience. Candy's dream was shattered when Lennie accidentally killed Curley's wife, leading to a tragic and inevitable end.
In "Of Mice and Men," Candy's plan is to pool his money with George and Lennie to purchase a piece of land where they can live independently and fulfill their dream of a better life. He sees this as an opportunity to escape from the isolation and insecurity of life as a ranch hand.
He wants to join in on the plans to move out with them. He says he'll put his pay in as well so they can all share the plot of land they talk about. Just for future reference, it helps when you mention the book you're talking about =)
"Of Mice and Men" is a novella by John Steinbeck that follows the story of two migrant workers, George and Lennie, during the Great Depression in California. The book explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the pursuit of the American Dream. It ultimately examines the challenges and vulnerabilities of individuals living on the margins of society.