The book didn't necessarily state that Curley hated Lennie; however, as slim said in the beginning, Curley is like a "bunch of small people piled up". Since Lennie is known as the "big" (size) character in the story, Curley obviously wanted to beat him up.
One of the other reasons could also be his mental disorder (Lennie).
They sent Carlson to get the sheriff in "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck after Lennie accidentally killed Curley's wife.
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In Chapter Five of "Of Mice and Men," Lennie accidentally kills Curley's wife in the barn when she lets him stroke her hair, leading to tragic consequences.
Curley is always looking for a fight and seems especially focused on Lennie in 'Of Mice and Men'. He is the boss's son and has a reputation for picking fights with anyone he sees as weaker or vulnerable. His aggression is amplified when he perceives a threat to his authority or masculinity.
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Lennie was accused of accidentally killing Curley's wife by breaking her neck in the novella "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck.
Curley's wife visited Crooks, Candy, and Lennie in the book "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. She went into Crooks' room looking for Curley and ended up talking to the men there, revealing her loneliness and desires.
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No, Lennie kills Curley's wifeon accident and George shoots Lennie out of love, so their dream is ruined
Curley beat up Lennie in "Of Mice and Men" out of anger and jealousy. Curley was upset over his wife's flirtatious behavior towards the ranch workers, including Lennie. Being a small man, Curley also took out his frustrations on Lennie to assert his dominance and power over him.
Curley is the son of the ranch owner in John Steinbeck's novel, "Of Mice and Men." He is depicted as aggressive, insecure, and constantly looking for conflicts with the other workers. Curley's wife is also a significant character in the novel.