What does the pigeon flying out of the barn symbolise of Curley's wife when she dies in Of Mice and Men?

Answer 1

Well, honey, that pigeon flying out of the barn in "Of Mice and Men" symbolizes Curley's wife's fleeting freedom and escape from the oppressive ranch life before she meets her tragic end. It's like a poetic way of saying she finally found a way out, even if it was in death. So, yeah, that pigeon was her ticket to freedom, in a twisted kind of way.

Answer 2

The pigeon flying out of the barn symbolizes Curley's wife's fleeting dreams and innocence being shattered when she dies. Just like the pigeon was caught and killed, Curley's wife's aspirations were cut short and her tragic fate represents the harsh reality of the marginalized and oppressed during that time period.

Answer 3

Since pigeon has been always symbolized peace, I assume that "the pigeon flying out of the barn" means that the little peace and hope that existed in that ranch have ended.

Answer 4

She has been released. She was a social outcast and now she is free. She was a woman that nobody wanted and kind of lived off of Curley but now she is free. Kinda represents freedom