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He seeks to compensate for his small stature by picking fights with larger men. Curly seems set on proving that he is a big man in all but size. His success as an amateur boxer is an obsession, so every person he meets is seen as a potential opponent. Lenny is a weak and easy target.

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What was the novel 'Of Mice and Men' by John Steinbeck about?

This book is about two men named George and Lennie who travel together during the great depression. when they go to there new job they meet this guy curly who thinks he is the "tough guy in the barn". so curly tries to beat up Lennie but that doesn't work because Lennie breaks curly's hand. then curlys wife comes in the barn a little later in the story and Lennie starts to pet her hair and he cant stop so she starts to shout and fidget and curly doesn't no any better so he hangs on to her and accidentaly snaps! he neck. curly find out but Lennie ran away George finds Lennie and tells him all about the fantasy place that they are going to and George shoots Lennie in the back of the head.


Who is the first person george and Lennie meet on the ranch?

Lennie and George are greeted by Candy, an aging "swamper," or handyman, who has lost his right hand.


How does george meet Lennie in the book 'Of Mice and Men'?

George was a friend of Lennie's aunt who passed away.


In what ways does Lennie meet George and need for a companion In what ways does Lennie fail to meet George and need?

Lennie meets George's need for companionship through their enduring friendship and loyalty to each other. However, Lennie fails to meet George's need for independence and self-reliance due to his mental limitations and dependence on George for guidance and support.


How did george meet Lenny?

George knew Lennie's Aunt Clara when she passed away Lennie just went with George to work.


What did George do when he found out Lennie killed his dog?

Lennie kills his puppy by accident and then kills curley's wife by accident trying to keep her quiet. George then tells Lennie to meet him at the lake (from the beginning) but when the other ranch hands find her dead they go on a man hunt to hurt Lennie. So George finds him first and shoots him to protect him


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.


Do guys like girls with curly hair and is it ok to have your parents meet the guy you are going on a first date with even though hes not your boyfriend?

Some guys like curly hair and some don't, it just depends on the guy. And it wouldn't be such a great idea for your parents to meet a guy on your first date even if you were dating. Give it some time until the guy is ready, it's a scary thing when you meet your girlfriend's dad.


How did Lennie and George meet?

Lennie and George met when George's aunt Clara passed away and Lennie's Aunt Clara died. George was friends with Lennie's Aunt Clara, and Lennie's Aunt Clara had asked George to look out for Lennie after she passed away. George agreed to take care of Lennie and they formed a strong bond based on mutual dependence and friendship.


What characters did we meet in chapter 2 of mice?

In chapter 2 of "Of Mice and Men," we meet George and Lennie, the main protagonists of the story, as they arrive at the ranch where they will be working. We also meet Candy, an older ranch-hand who befriends George and Lennie. The boss of the ranch, Curley (the boss's son), and Curley's flirtatious wife are also introduced in this chapter.


What qualifies must one meet to be a hater And MUST one hate to be a hater?

In order to be a hater you have to hate.


What does the dead mouse in his pocket reval about Lennie?

The dead mouse in Lennie's pocket reveals that he has a tendency to harm small animals unintentionally due to his physical strength and lack of awareness of his own force. It also suggests that Lennie has difficulty understanding the consequences of his actions and the fragility of life.

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